What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Muncaster Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at Muncaster Mill road end via Market Hall, Trinity Baptist church and Duke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Muncaster Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ravenglass for Eskdale via Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Muncaster Castle is 235 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle bus from?

Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle train from?

Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle.

Where can I stay near Muncaster Castle?

There are 613+ hotels available in Muncaster Castle.

Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Ravenglass for Eskdaletrain
5h 59m
£70–127
Bus
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1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Muncaster Mill road endbus X7
8h 45m
£28–35
Drive 144.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castlecar 144.1 mi
3h 6m
£36–52
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain
3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Garlieston Courtbus 30
5h 59m
£40–83

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Distance: 234.1 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Muncaster Castle, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Muncaster Castle via Lancaster, Barrow-in-Furness, and Ravenglass for Eskdale in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to Muncaster Castle via Market Hall, Trinity Baptist church, Duke Street, and Muncaster Mill road end in around 8h 45m.

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