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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Padiham 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 / ...
    4h 10m
    £46–108

  2. Drive  180.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Padihamcar car 180.9 mi
    3h 37m
    £45–65

  3. Bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Officebus bus 152
    8h 4m

  4. Fly, train, line 152 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Officebus bus
    6h 58m

  5. Train, line 591 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 591
    6h 35m

Edinburgh to Padiham by train, foot, and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Padiham, 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 Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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