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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lancaster to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$46 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Edinburgh:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Edinburgh costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $139 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lancaster to Edinburgh costing on average $183 (€146).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Lancaster to Edinburgh
How to get from Lancaster to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W0293310:09 AM2h11Lancaster station (LAN)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W030478:09 AM2h09Lancaster station (LAN)10:18 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W030478:09 AM2h09Lancaster station (LAN)10:18 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W0195212:09 PM2h10Lancaster station (LAN)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$351One-way0 transfers
C740779:19 AM2h18Lancaster station (LAN)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$631One-way0 transfers- C740911:15 PM2h21Lancaster station (LAN)3:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$631One-way0 transfers
NX181 · NX5913:00 AM7h25Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)10:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$441One-way1 transfer
BA1369 · BA14624:25 PM3h55Manchester Airport8:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$3411One-way1 transfer- BA1365 · BA14602:00 PM5h35Manchester Airport7:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
- BA1365 · BA14622:00 PM6h20Manchester Airport8:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Edinburgh:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Edinburgh costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $139 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lancaster to Edinburgh costing on average $183 (€146).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lancaster and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, University and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Edinburgh by train.
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