The average bus between Edinburgh and Whitehaven takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Whitehaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Galashiels Transport Interchange and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Whitehaven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Whitehaven station via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Edinburgh to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.
Edinburgh to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Trinity Baptist church station.
Book your Edinburgh to Whitehaven bus tickets online with Borders Buses and Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire.
The distance between Edinburgh and Whitehaven is 157.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a bus from North Bridge to Tangier Street via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Market Hall, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 39m.