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How to get fromEdinburgh to Darwenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Darwen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 47m
    £47–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 31m
    £34–69

  3. Drive  191.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Darwencar car 191.4 mi
    3h 30m
    £48–69

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 48m
    £68–168

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 20m
    £80–214

Edinburgh to Darwen by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, 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 Duckworth Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 7h 31m.

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