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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Suddell Cross and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Edinburgh?

The distance between Blackburn and Edinburgh is 203 miles. The road distance is 188.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Edinburgh bus from?

Blackburn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Edinburgh train from?

Blackburn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Blackburn to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Blackburn to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Edinburgh train arrive?

Blackburn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Edinburgh is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Blackburn to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackburn to Edinburgh?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 45m
£65–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 45m
£31–110
Drive 187 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Edinburghcar 187 mi
3h 29m
£46–66
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 3m
£62–165
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m
£92–170
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 28m
£79–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 9m
£78–173

Blackburn to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Blackburn, 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 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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