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How to get fromGreat Harwood to Edinburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Great Harwood to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 25m
    £60–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    7h 12m
    £33–105

  3. Drive 181.9 mi

    1. Drive from Great Harwood to Edinburghcar car 181.9 mi
    3h 38m
    £45–65

  4. Line 7 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Towngate to Arrival Standbus bus
    2. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    6h 49m

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 1m
    £93–211

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    7h 53m
    £74–205

Great Harwood to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Great Harwood, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Towngate to Princes Street via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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