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There are 5 ways to get from Thornton-Cleveleys to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 58m
    £45–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    7h 20m
    £34–52

  3. Drive  180.6 mi

    1. Drive from Thornton-Cleveleys to Edinburghcar car 180.6 mi
    3h 29m
    £45–65

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    6h 35m
    £73–183

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    6h 51m
    £78–217

Thornton-Cleveleys to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Thornton-Cleveleys, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meadows Avenue to Princes Street via Booths, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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