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How to get fromEdinburgh to Thornton-Cleveleysby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Thornton-Cleveleys by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 11m
    £51–114

  2. Drive  180.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thornton-Cleveleyscar car 180.5 mi
    3h 29m
    £45–65

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train
    6h 25m
    £76–188

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train
    6h 58m
    £86–222

Edinburgh to Thornton-Cleveleys by train and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thornton-Cleveleys, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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