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How to get fromHeysham to Edinburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Heysham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 52m
    £53–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    6h 38m
    £38–65

  3. Drive  163 mi

    1. Drive from Heysham to Edinburghcar car 163 mi
    3h 3m
    £41–58

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    6h 48m
    £81–193

Heysham to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Towers to Princes Street via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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