What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Britannia Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Britannia Station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at New Line Top via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Britannia Station?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Britannia Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Britannia Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Britannia Station is 227 miles. The road distance is 193 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Britannia Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Britannia Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Britannia Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Britannia Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Britannia Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Britannia Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Britannia Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Britannia Station is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Edinburgh to Britannia Station.

Where can I stay near Britannia Station?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Britannia Station.

Edinburgh to Britannia Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Britannia Station 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 50m
£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 51m
£40–62
Drive 191.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Britannia Stationcar 191.9 mi
3h 59m
£48–69
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 26m
£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 38m
£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 New Line topbus
7h 13m
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 50m
£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 New Line Topbus
7h 52m
£78–186

Edinburgh to Britannia Station by train and bus

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Distance: 225.7 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Britannia Station, 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 New Line Top via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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