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 £17 - £50 and takes 8h 15m.

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 - £60.

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 8h 15m.

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 which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Malham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Malham is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Malham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Malham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus 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 1377+ hotels available in Malham.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Malham 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 Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Settletrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
4h 2m
£41–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 15m
£18–47
Drive 169.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Malhamcar 169.2 mi
3h 22m
£42–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square to The Buck Innbus 864
6h 48m
£47–85

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Malham.

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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