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Compare bus and train 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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m 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.
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How to get from Lancaster to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Edinburgh:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $131 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lancaster to Edinburgh costing on average $151 (€121).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Flight takes on average 4h 20m.
- 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 and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, University and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
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