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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Edale is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Edale is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Edale?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Edale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Edale via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Edale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Edale is 245 miles. The road distance is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edale without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Edale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Edale train from?

Edinburgh to Edale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Edale?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Edale is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Edale train arrive?

Edinburgh to Edale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Edale?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Edale is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Edale.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Edale?

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Where can I stay near Edale?

There are 1620+ hotels available in Edale.

Edinburgh to Edale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Edale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 42m
£89–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 240 / ...
8h 21m
£32–57
Drive 238.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Edalecar 238.7 mi
4h 28m
£60–86
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 13m
£66–154
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 3m
£143–203
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 49m
£78–162
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 39m
£87–188

Edinburgh to Edale by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.4 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edale via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/D3, Bus Turnaround, and Bamford in around 8h 21m.

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