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How to get fromEdinburgh to Eskdaleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Eskdale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    3h 30m
    £70–127

  2. Drive  143.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Eskdalecar car 143.7 mi
    3h 6m
    £36–52

  3. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Ehen Roadbus bus 30
    5h 14m
    £54–89

  4. Train, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Ehen Roadbus bus 30
    4h 53m
    £60–103

  5. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist churchbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to St Thomas Cross roundaboutbus bus 30
    7h 17m
    £51–63

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  • Distance: 157.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eskdale, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Eskdale via Carlisle and Whitehaven in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to Eskdale via Market Hall, Trinity Baptist church, and St Thomas Cross roundabout in around 7h 17m.

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