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

The cheapest way to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Rossendale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rossendale 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 9m.

How far is it from Rossendale to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rossendale and Edinburgh is 213 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £21 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rossendale to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £21 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Rossendale to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rossendale to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rossendale to Edinburgh is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Rossendale to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rossendale 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£22–118
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 900
7h 9m
£20–53
Drive 192 mi
1. Drive from Rossendale to Edinburghcar 192 mi
3h 56m
£48–69
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 6m
£63–166
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
£57–101
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
7h 40m
£68–183
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 19m
£48–193

Rossendale to Edinburgh by bus and train

108Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.5 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus station to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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