There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Ravenglass for Eskdaletrain Carlisle - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
4h 19m£23–90Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
- Take the train from Carlisle to Ravenglass for Eskdaletrain
8h 22m£20–27Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
- Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to St Thomas Cross roundaboutbus 30
7h 20m£28–56Drive 144.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castlecar 144.1 mi
3h 6m£36–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle is to bus and train which costs £20 - £28 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Muncaster Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Muncaster Mill road end via Bus Station, Trinity Baptist church and St Thomas Cross roundabout. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ravenglass for Eskdale via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Muncaster Castle is 159 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £23 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £23 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Muncaster Castle, England?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Muncaster Castle via Carlisle and Ravenglass for Eskdale in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Muncaster Castle via Bus Station, Trinity Baptist church, St Thomas Cross roundabout, and Muncaster Mill road end in around 7h 20m.
- 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
- £13–45
- 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
- £16–45
- 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 Ravenglass for Eskdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–13
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Trinity Baptist church to St Thomas Cross roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Muncaster Castle.
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