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 - £50 and takes 8h 24m.

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 bus between Edinburgh and Edale?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Edale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Turnaround via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Edale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Edale bus from?

Edinburgh to Edale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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 39m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Edale bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Edale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edale?

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Edinburgh to Edale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 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 39m
£73–122
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 131 / ...
8h 24m
£30–50
Drive 238.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Edalecar 238.6 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 4m
£64–172
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 2m
£125–187
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 41m
£76–174
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 22m
£74–185
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
7h 38m
£113–323

Edinburgh to Edale by train

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Distance: 243.4 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Edale via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/D2, Bus Turnaround, and Bamford in around 8h 24m.

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