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

The cheapest way to get from Horwich to Edinburgh is to line 125 bus and bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horwich to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Horwich and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Horwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Albert Street and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Horwich and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Blackrod and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Horwich to Edinburgh?

The distance between Horwich and Edinburgh is 205 miles. The road distance is 195.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Horwich to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Preston which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Horwich to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horwich to Edinburgh bus from?

Horwich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Albert Street station.

Where do I catch the Horwich to Edinburgh train from?

Horwich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Horwich to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Horwich to Edinburgh is to train via Preston which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Horwich to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Horwich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Horwich to Edinburgh train arrive?

Horwich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Horwich to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Horwich to Edinburgh is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Horwich to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Horwich to Edinburgh?

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Horwich to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, line 125 bus, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Horwich to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 50m
£44–108
Line 125 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 38m
£33–70
Drive 194 mi
1. Drive from Horwich to Edinburghcar 194 mi
3h 36m
£48–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 15m
£69–166
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£67–112
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 41m
£80–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 49m
£73–180

Horwich to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Street to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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