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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Malham is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Malham is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Malham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Malham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at The Buck Inn via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Malham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Malham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Settle via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Malham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Malham is 179 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Malham without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Malham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Malham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Malham train from?

Edinburgh to Malham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Malham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Malham is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Malham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Malham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Malham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Malham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Malham is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Edinburgh to Malham.

Where can I stay near Malham?

There are 1439+ hotels available in Malham.

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

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Edinburgh to Malham

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Malham. The best route is Train via Carlisle, a distance of 220.52 km.

Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
4h 6m
£71–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 55m
£27–43
Drive 169.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Malhamcar 169.2 mi
3h 22m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
5h 38m
£135–194
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 30m
£27–96

Edinburgh to Malham by bus

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Malham via Carlisle and Settle in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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