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

The cheapest way to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Rossendale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rossendale 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 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rossendale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rossendale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Rossendale to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rossendale and Edinburgh is 216 miles. The road distance is 192.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh without a car is to line 481 bus and train which takes 5h 6m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Edinburgh bus from?

Rossendale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Edinburgh train from?

Rossendale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.

Train, bus or fly from Rossendale to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rossendale to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 50m, you could also train, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Rossendale to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Rossendale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Rossendale to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rossendale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Rossendale to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rossendale to Edinburgh is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Rossendale to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2768+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Rossendale to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, line 481 bus, bus

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

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Line 481 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Chambers to Arrival Standbus 481
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m
£46–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 15m
£36–60
Drive 191.8 mi
1. Drive from Rossendale to Edinburghcar 191.8 mi
3h 56m
£48–69
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 50m
£68–164
Train
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 6m
£88–174
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 28m
£79–209
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
6h 20m
£72–177

Rossendale to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Rossendale, 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 15m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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