There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to English Channel by train, unknown, or bus
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Train, travel
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Partontrain
- Walk from Parton to English Channelunknown
2h 56mBus, travel
- Take the bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
- Take the bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
- Walk from Briscoe Bank to English Channelunknown
6h 45m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Edinburgh and English Channel is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to English Channel without a car is to train and travel which takes 2h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Edinburgh to English Channel, including transfers.
There are 675+ hotels available in English Channel.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and English Channel?
There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to English Channel. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Parton, then travel to English Channel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to English Channel via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Market Hall, Trinity Baptist church, and Briscoe Bank in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- 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
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Parton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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