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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sellafield is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sellafield is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sellafield?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Sellafield via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sellafield?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sellafield is 152 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sellafield without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £22 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Edinburgh to Sellafield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sellafield train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Sellafield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sellafield is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £22 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sellafield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sellafield?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sellafield is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to Sellafield.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Sellafield?

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Where can I stay near Sellafield?

There are 669+ hotels available in Sellafield.

Edinburgh to Sellafield - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sellafield 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 Sellafieldtrain Carlisle - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 33m
£22–89
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Garlieston Courtbus 30
5h 43m
£26–54
Drive 139.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sellafieldcar 139.1 mi
2h 52m
£35–50

Edinburgh to Sellafield by train

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Distance: 150.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sellafield via Carlisle in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sellafield via Bus Station, Trinity Baptist church, Garlieston Court, and Corkickle in around 5h 43m.

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