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 £30 - £110 and takes 7h 35m.

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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Castleton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Castleton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bamford via Doncaster and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castleton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castleton is 271 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 which takes 4h 59m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 do I catch the Edinburgh to Castleton train from?

Edinburgh to Castleton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Castleton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castleton is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Castleton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Castleton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Castleton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castleton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 59m
£84–209
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
7h 35m
£33–109
Drive 238.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castletoncar 238.2 mi
4h 27m
£58–84
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 36m
£66–176
Train, bus
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 43m
£152–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
8h 5m
£50–111
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 9m
£88–182
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 53m
£88–216

Edinburgh to Castleton by train and bus

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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