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How to get fromBlackpool to East Lothianby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to East Lothian by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 48m
    £49–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    8h 3m
    £33–54

  3. Drive  179.7 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to East Lothiancar car 179.7 mi
    3h 34m
    £45–64

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    6h 58m
    £87–224

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    7h 12m
    £82–190

Blackpool to East Lothian by train and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and East Lothian, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Market Street via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 8h 3m.

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