What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wast Water?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wast Water is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wast Water?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wast Water is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Wast Water?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Wast Water. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wast Water?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wast Water is 174 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Wast Water without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wast Water without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 3h 18m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Wast Water?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Wast Water, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wast Water train from?

Edinburgh to Wast Water train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wast Water train arrive?

Edinburgh to Wast Water train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Wast Water?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wast Water is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Edinburgh to Wast Water.

Where can I stay near Wast Water?

There are 615+ hotels available in Wast Water.

Edinburgh to Wast Water - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wast Water by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3. Take the taxi from Bus Station to Wast Watertaxi
3h 18m
£120–172
Drive 144.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Wast Watercar 144.6 mi
3h 4m
£36–51
Train, bus, taxi via Mountain Rescue Point
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mountain Rescue Pointbus 77 / ...
3. Take the taxi from Mountain Rescue Point to Wast Watertaxi
4h 32m
£113–160
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 30m
£84–141

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Distance: 173 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wast Water, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wast Water via Carlisle and Whitehaven in around 3h 30m.

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