What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Malham Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Malham Cove. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at The Buck Inn via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Malham Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Malham Cove. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Settle via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Malham Cove?

The distance between Edinburgh and Malham Cove is 180 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Malham Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Malham Cove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Malham Cove train from?

Edinburgh to Malham Cove train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Malham Cove?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Malham Cove bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Malham Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Malham Cove train arrive?

Edinburgh to Malham Cove train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Malham Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Malham Cove is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Malham Cove.

Where can I stay near Malham Cove?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Malham Cove.

Edinburgh to Malham Cove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Malham Cove by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
4h 3m
£79–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 20m
£27–41
Drive 169.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Malham Covecar 169.4 mi
3h 21m
£42–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square to The Buck Innbus 864
7h 6m
£128–178

Edinburgh to Malham Cove by bus and foot

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Malham Cove, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Malham Cove via Carlisle and Settle in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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