There are 7 ways to get from Burnley to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 51m£64–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 38m£33–55Drive 186.4 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Edinburghcar 186.4 mi
3h 40m£46–67Train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 36m£70–176Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 50m£90–196Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 30m£71–180Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 18m£77–181
Burnley to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Burnley and Edinburgh is 214 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Burnley to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Burnley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Burnley, 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 bus from Bus Station to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 38m.
- 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
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- 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 Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Edinburgh is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Burnley to Edinburgh.
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