What is the cheapest way to get from Lakes to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Lakes to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakes to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Lakes to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Lakes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Foulstep crossroads and arriving at South Bridge via bus interchange, Bus Station and Stand K Carlisle Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lakes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lakes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Lakes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lakes and Edinburgh is 170 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lakes to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Lakes to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Lakes to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Lakes to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakes to Edinburgh bus from?

Lakes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lakes to Edinburgh train from?

Lakes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Lakes to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lakes to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Lakes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Lakes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Market Hall station.

Where does the Lakes to Edinburgh train arrive?

Lakes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Lakes to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakes to Edinburgh is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Lakes to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2884+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Lakes to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£60–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Hallbus 553
2. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to South Bridgebus X95
8h 14m
£27–35
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Bus Stationbus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 5m
£48–85
Drive 135.7 mi
1. Drive from Lakes to Edinburghcar 135.7 mi
2h 43m
£33–48

Lakes to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 168.9 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Lakes, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lakes to South Bridge via Foulstep crossroads, bus interchange, Bus Station, Market Hall, and Stand K Carlisle Market Hall in around 8h 14m.

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