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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lancashire is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lancashire is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lancashire?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lancashire?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lancashire is 209 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lancashire without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Edinburgh to Lancashire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lancashire train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Lancashire?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lancashire is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lancashire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Lancashire?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Lancashire is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Lancashire.

Where can I stay near Lancashire?

There are 2319+ hotels available in Lancashire.

Edinburgh to Lancashire - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 13m
£64–121
Drive 179.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Lancashirecar 179.6 mi
3h 34m
£45–64
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 38m
£68–178
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
6h 23m
£96–159
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
7h 9m
£86–204

Edinburgh to Lancashire by train and bus

108Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.4 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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