There are 8 ways to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane
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Line 481 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus station to Arrival Standbus 481
- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m£47–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 4m£34–60Drive 190.6 mi
- Drive from Rawtenstall to Edinburghcar 190.6 mi
3h 50m£48–69Fly from Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 1m£63–164Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 16m£70–117Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m£88–174Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 15m£73–172Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
7h 45m£90–184
Rawtenstall to Edinburgh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rawtenstall station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Rawtenstall and Edinburgh is 216 miles. The road distance is 191.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh without a car is to line 481 bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Rawtenstall to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Rawtenstall to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 1m, you could also train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Rawtenstall, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus station to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Bus from Bus station to Arrival Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Rawtenstall to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Rawtenstall to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rawtenstall to Edinburgh is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh.
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