There are 3 ways to get from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 24m£46–86Drive 146.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milnthorpe to Edinburghcar 146.5 mi
2h 49m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 9m£38–65
Milnthorpe to Edinburgh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Milnthorpe and Edinburgh is 163 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.
The best way to get from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Milnthorpe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Milnthorpe to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Milnthorpe, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 9m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Princes Street via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
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Booking & Getting There
Milnthorpe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Milnthorpe to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milnthorpe to Edinburgh is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Milnthorpe to Edinburgh.
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