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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Samlesbury is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Samlesbury is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Samlesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Samlesbury. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Potter Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Samlesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Samlesbury. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Blackburn via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Samlesbury?

The distance between Edinburgh and Samlesbury is 213 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Samlesbury without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 4h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Samlesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Samlesbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Samlesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Samlesbury?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Samlesbury is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Samlesbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Samlesbury train arrive?

Edinburgh to Samlesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Samlesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Samlesbury is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Samlesbury.

Where can I stay near Samlesbury?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Samlesbury.

Edinburgh to Samlesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Arrival Standbus 44
4h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 43m
£34–69
Drive 180.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Samlesburycar 180.3 mi
3h 17m
£45–65
Fly, train, line 59 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Vicarage Lanebus
6h 39m
£72–174
Train
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 4m
£91–146

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 212.2 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Potter Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Vicarage Lane via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, Blackburn, and Interchange in around 6h 4m.

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