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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cumbria and Edinburgh is 126 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £18 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Cumbria to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Edinburgh bus from?

Cumbria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £18 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Cumbria to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cumbria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Edinburgh is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Cumbria to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cumbria to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 2m
£19–62
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 42m
£17–36
Drive 119 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Edinburghcar 119 mi
2h 22m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
6h 54m
£18–30

Cumbria to Edinburgh by bus and train

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Princes Street via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 42m.

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