There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Coniston Water by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 27m£77–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
- Take the bus from Market Hall to Bus Stationbus 553
8h 14m£28–35Drive 140.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Conistoncar 140.8 mi
2h 50m£35–50
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Coniston Water is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Coniston Water is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Coniston Water. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at The Crown via Market Hall, Bus Station and bus interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Coniston Water. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Coniston Water is 175 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Coniston Water without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Edinburgh to Coniston Water, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Coniston Water bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.
Edinburgh to Coniston Water train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Coniston Water is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Coniston Water, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake District every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to The Crown via Market Hall, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 8h 14m.
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from North Bridge to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Market Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Coniston Water bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.
Edinburgh to Coniston Water train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Coniston Water is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Coniston Water.
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