What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Windermere (Station) and Edinburgh is 161 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.

How do I travel from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh bus from?

Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh train from?

Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh train arrive?

Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh?

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There are 3 ways to get from Windermere (Station) 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 / ...
3h 13m
£43–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 3m
£24–39
Drive 136.9 mi
1. Drive from Windermere (Station) to Edinburghcar 136.9 mi
2h 46m
£34–50

Windermere (Station) to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Windermere (Station), Cumbria, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Princes Street via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 3m.

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