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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Goathland is to bus and train which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Goathland is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Goathland?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Goathland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Shelter via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Goathland?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Goathland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Goathland via Darlington and Grosmont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Goathland?

The distance between Edinburgh and Goathland is 206 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Goathland without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Goathland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Goathland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Goathland train from?

Edinburgh to Goathland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Goathland?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Goathland is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Goathland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Goathland train arrive?

Edinburgh to Goathland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Goathland?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Goathland is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Goathland.

Where can I stay near Goathland?

There are 1862+ hotels available in Goathland.

Edinburgh to Goathland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Goathland 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - Darlington / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Grosmonttrain Darlington - Whitby
6h 5m
£81–214
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Middlesbroughbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Grosmonttrain Middlesbrough - Whitby / ...
7h 45m
£30–41
Drive 173.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Goathlandcar 173.2 mi
3h 45m
£42–61
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Grosmonttrain Newcastle - Whitby
6h 25m
£37–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Shelterbus 840
8h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Goathland.

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Distance: 204.5 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Goathland via Darlington and Grosmont in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Shelter via Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 57m.

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