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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castleton is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 which costs £29 - £120 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castleton is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Castleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Castleton station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castleton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castleton is 287 miles. The road distance is 239.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castleton without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Castleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Castleton bus from?

Edinburgh to Castleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Castleton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Castleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Castleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Castleton is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to Castleton.

Where can I stay near Castleton?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Castleton.

Edinburgh to Castleton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Bus Stationbus 272
5h 20m
£144–198
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
7h 10m
£30–113
Drive 238.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castletoncar 238.2 mi
4h 27m
£59–85
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bamfordtrain
6h 59m
£72–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 43m
£49–112
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Bamfordtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Turnaround to Bus Stationbus
6h 16m
£88–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 57m
£85–200

Edinburgh to Castleton by train and bus

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Castleton, Derbyshire, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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