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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castleton is to bus via Leeds which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 27m.

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 - £90.

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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

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 275 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 £65 - £180.

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 £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Castleton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Castleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus 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 1736+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 59m
£66–177
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
7h 27m
£28–45
Drive 238.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castletoncar 238.2 mi
4h 27m
£60–86
Fly 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 52m
£70–178
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 12m
£121–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 832
7h 35m
£40–64
Fly 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 10m
£76–174

Edinburgh to Castleton by train and bus

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Distance: 273 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 £80–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D2 in around 7h 27m.

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