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There are 6 ways to get from Anderton 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 55m
    £60–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    7h 23m
    £32–105

  3. Drive 191.9 mi

    1. Drive from Anderton to Edinburghcar car 191.9 mi
    3h 34m
    £47–68

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Adlington (Lancs) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 56m
    £62–161

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    6h 7m
    £74–199

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 12m
    £76–179

Anderton to Edinburgh by foot and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Anderton, Lancashire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anderton to Princes Street via Bolton Road, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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