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How to get fromEdinburgh to Bassenthwaite Lakeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bassenthwaite Lake by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Brathay Hill Junctionbus bus X5 / ...
    3h 8m
    £45–77

  2. Drive 115.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bassenthwaite Lakecar car 115.5 mi
    2h 24m
    £29–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    4h 9m
    £44–85

Edinburgh to Bassenthwaite Lake by train and bus

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bassenthwaite Lake, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Link House via Carlisle, Maryport, B&M Bargains, and Main Street in around 4h 9m.

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