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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Loweswater is to bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Loweswater is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Loweswater?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Loweswater. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at Lanthwaite Green Farm via Market Hall and Main Street Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Loweswater?

The distance between Edinburgh and Loweswater is 146 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loweswater without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Loweswater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Loweswater bus from?

Edinburgh to Loweswater bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Loweswater?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loweswater is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Loweswater bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Loweswater bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Loweswater?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Loweswater is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Loweswater.

Where can I stay near Loweswater?

There are 707+ hotels available in Loweswater.

Edinburgh to Loweswater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Loweswater by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 11m
£58–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Main Streetbus 600
6h 50m
£15–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lanthwaite Green Farmbus 77 / ...
4h 37m
£51–87
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Loweswatercar 125.3 mi
2h 34m
£31–45

Edinburgh to Loweswater by train and bus

81Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.1 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Loweswater via Carlisle and Workington in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to Lanthwaite Green Farm via Market Hall and Main Street Monument in around 6h 50m.

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