How to travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh

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Travel Information between Lancaster and Edinburgh

Distance130 miles (210 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$18 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 3 h 48 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 2 h 8 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Avanti West Coast

Take a bus or train to travel 130 miles (210 km) from Lancaster to Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lancaster to Edinburgh.

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from Lancaster to Edinburgh

How to get from Lancaster to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West CoastW09858
08:09AM2h09
Lancaster station (LAN)
10:18AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Avanti West CoastW09858
08:09AM2h09
Lancaster station (LAN)
10:18AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW09858
08:09AM2h09
Lancaster station (LAN)
10:18AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW10500
10:09AM2h11
Lancaster station (LAN)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$611One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10503
12:09PM2h10
Lancaster station (LAN)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$611One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26820
09:19AM2h18
Lancaster station (LAN)
11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$741One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX181 · NX591
03:00AM7h25
Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
10:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$491One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1369 · BA1460
03:05PM5h15
Manchester Airport
08:20PMEdinburgh Airport
$2641One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1373 · BA1464
05:20PM5h10
Manchester Airport
10:30PMEdinburgh Airport
$2641One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1369+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8714
03:05PM5h55
Manchester Airport
09:00PMEdinburgh Airport
$3371One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lancaster to Edinburgh.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Lancaster to Edinburgh: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Lancaster is by taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Lancaster to Edinburgh:

Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).

The quickest way to travel to Edinburgh from Lancaster is by train, which takes on average 2 h 8 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 3 h 48 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 130 miles (210 km) between Lancaster and Edinburgh.

The average frequency per day from Lancaster to Edinburgh is:

  • 1 bus a day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lancaster and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lancaster to Edinburgh:

  • Trains most often depart from Lancaster at Lancaster and arrive in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Waverley.

The following travel companies offer services from Lancaster to Edinburgh:

  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Lancaster to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
  • Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express can take you to Edinburgh by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Lancaster to Edinburgh for $20 (€18).

Yes, there are direct routes from Lancaster to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Edinburgh with.

Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Lancaster to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Lancaster to Edinburgh usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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