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

The cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Rawtenstall and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rawtenstall station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rawtenstall and Edinburgh is 216 miles. The road distance is 192 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh without a car is to line 481 bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rawtenstall to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 6h 16m, you could also train, which costs £120 - £200 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Rawtenstall to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2639+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Rawtenstall to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, line 481 bus, and bus

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

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Line 481 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Arrival Standbus 481
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m
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 16m
£28–47
Drive 190.9 mi
1. Drive from Rawtenstall to Edinburghcar 190.9 mi
3h 51m
£48–69
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 16m
£59–137
Train
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£125–198
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 37m
£91–215
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 15m
£65–153

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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3h 35mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bus station to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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