There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle 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, line 381 bus, bus
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2bus 381
- Take the bus from Loreburne Centre 2 to Castle Rd Endbus 6A
3h 32mDrive 80.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castlecar 80.7 mi
1h 52m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
4h 27m£31–138Bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
4h 47m
Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Castle Rd End via Great King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Caerlaverock Castle is 99 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle without a car is to train and line 381 bus and bus which takes 3h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Princes Street station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.
Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Whitesands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to Caerlaverock Castle.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Caerlaverock Castle via Carlisle, Dumfries, Loreburne Centre 2, and Castle Rd End in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Princes Street to Whitesands every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- 1st Class
- £35–45
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–30
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- 1st Class
- £18–26
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Loreburne Centre 2 to Castle Rd End
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Whitesands
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- contact@dumgal.gov.uk
- 030 33 33 3000
- Website
- dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk
Bus from Loreburne Centre 2 to Castle Rd End
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 462+ hotels available in Caerlaverock Castle.