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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bacup is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bacup is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bacup?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bacup?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bacup is 226 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bacup without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bacup bus from?

Edinburgh to Bacup bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bacup train from?

Edinburgh to Bacup train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bacup?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bacup is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bacup bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Bacup train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bacup train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bacup is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Edinburgh to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2417+ hotels available in Bacup.

Edinburgh to Bacup - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bacup by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 44m
£56–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 45m
£40–62
Drive 190.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bacupcar 190.5 mi
3h 55m
£47–68
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 33m
£66–164
Train via York
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Todmordentrain Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
5h 29m
£87–168
Fly to Liverpool, train, line 464 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Streetbus
7h 20m
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 57m
£72–182
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, line 7 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Todmordentrain
3. Take the bus from Todmorden Bus Station to Yorkshire Streetbus
7h 43m
£78–186

Edinburgh to Bacup by train and bus

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bacup, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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