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How to get fromEdinburgh to Wasdale Headby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wasdale Head by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Bus Station to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    3h 31m
    £125–176

  2. Drive 147.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Wasdale Headcar car 147.3 mi
    3h 13m
    £36–52

  3. Train

    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 38m
    £90–144

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the taxi from National Trust car park to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    £128–174

  5. Train, bus, taxi via Youth Hostel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Hostelbus bus 77 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Youth Hostel to Wasdale Headtaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    £123–174

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wasdale Head, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wasdale Head via Carlisle and Whitehaven in around 3h 38m.

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