What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Appleby Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Appleby Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at phone box via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Appleby Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Appleby via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Appleby Castle is 133 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £24 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Appleby Castle bus from?

Edinburgh to Appleby Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Appleby Castle train from?

Edinburgh to Appleby Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Appleby Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Appleby Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Appleby Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Appleby Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Appleby Castle is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Appleby Castle?

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Where can I stay near Appleby Castle?

There are 812+ hotels available in Appleby Castle.

Edinburgh to Appleby Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 104 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Applebytrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
3h 8m
£25–90
Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104
5h 21m
£21–48
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Appleby Castlecar 125.4 mi
2h 27m
£31–45
Train, line 563 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to phone boxbus 563
3h 13m
£21–94

Edinburgh to Appleby Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 131.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Appleby Castle, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Appleby Castle via Carlisle and Appleby in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Appleby Castle via Bus Station, Bus Station, and phone box in around 5h 21m.

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