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How to get fromEdinburgh to Great Cliftonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Great Clifton 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 Workingtontrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    3h 13m
    £36–76

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Main Streetbus bus 600
    5h 52m
    £25–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Great Cliftonbus bus X4 / ...
    3h 29m
    £38–65

  4. Drive  122 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Great Cliftoncar car 122 mi
    2h 29m
    £31–44

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    3h 48m
    £29–59

Edinburgh to Great Clifton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Great Clifton, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to The Old Ginn House via Carlisle, Workington, and Bus Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to Great Clifton via Market Hall and Cockermouth Main St in around 5h 52m.

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