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 £30 - £60 and takes 7h 5m.

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 50m 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 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rawtenstall and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rawtenstall and Edinburgh is 216 miles. The road distance is 191.7 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 58m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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.

Where do I catch the Rawtenstall to Edinburgh train from?

Rawtenstall to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 59m, you could also train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Rawtenstall to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rawtenstall to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rawtenstall to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2805+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Rawtenstall to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, line 481 bus, and bus

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There are 8 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 58m
£47–121
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 5m
£34–60
Drive 190.6 mi
1. Drive from Rawtenstall to Edinburghcar 190.6 mi
3h 50m
£48–69
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 59m
£63–163
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 14m
£70–117
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m
£88–174
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 27m
£79–199
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 13m
£73–172

Rawtenstall to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 214.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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 5m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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