There are 6 ways to get from Anderton 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- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 53m£44–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 33m£31–65Drive 191.9 mi
- Drive from Anderton to Edinburghcar 191.9 mi
3h 34m£48–69Train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Adlington (Lancs) to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 56m£65–168Train to Liverpool, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 8m£80–193Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 10m£75–177
Anderton to Edinburgh by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anderton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Anderton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Anderton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bolton Road and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Anderton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Adlington (Lancs) and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Anderton and Edinburgh is 204 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.
The best way to get from Anderton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Anderton to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Anderton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Anderton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Anderton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 33m.
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 £65–110 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 33m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Anderton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Anderton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anderton to Edinburgh is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Anderton to Edinburgh.
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