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How to get fromBlackburn to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 74 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cross to Gordon Avenuebus bus 74
    2. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 6m
    £10–17

  2. Line 72 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cross to Bus Terminalbus bus 72 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Princes Streetbus bus X27 / ...
    1h 33m
    £4

  3. Drive 20.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Edinburghcar car 20.8 mi
    30 min
    £5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Edinburghtaxi taxi 20.8 mi
    30 min
    £130–170

  5. Line 72 bus, bus via Winchburgh School Campus

    1. Take the bus from Cross to Winchburgh School Campusbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Glendevon Garage to Princes Streetbus bus X38
    2h 21m
    £4–6

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cross to Princes Street via Bus Terminal in around 1h 33m.

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