What is the cheapest way to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ramsbottom and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ramsbottom and Edinburgh is 223 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.

How do I travel from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 59m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ramsbottom to Edinburgh bus from?

Ramsbottom to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh is to train via Preston which takes 4h 59m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Ramsbottom to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ramsbottom to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ramsbottom to Edinburgh is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ramsbottom to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ramsbottom to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m
£47–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 10m
£28–46
Drive 193.9 mi
1. Drive from Ramsbottom to Edinburghcar 193.9 mi
3h 52m
£49–70
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 39m
£61–142
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£83–144
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 41m
£71–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 16m
£66–154

Ramsbottom to Edinburgh by bus and train

108Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Ramsbottom, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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