There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to HaltwhistleCarlisle - Newcastle / ...
2h 9m£17–88Bus, line 685 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St David Street to Bus Station837
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgate685
4h 3m£14–33Drive 97.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle97.8 mi
2h 16m£24–35
Edinburgh to Haltwhistle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle is to bus and line 685 bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £17 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Westgate via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Haltwhistle via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Haltwhistle is 124 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £17 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Haltwhistle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.
Edinburgh to Haltwhistle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £17 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 685 bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Haltwhistle, England?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Haltwhistle via Carlisle in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Westgate via Bus Station in around 4h 3m.
- 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
- £13–50
- 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
- £19–50
- 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 Haltwhistle
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from North St David Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Haltwhistle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Haltwhistle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Haltwhistle is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Haltwhistle.
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