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How to get fromEdinburgh to Skirwithby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skirwith by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 50m
    £37–111
  2. Drive 115.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skirwithcar car 115.2 mi
    2h 24m
    £29–41
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 594
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Whinfell Forest Center Parcsbus bus 104
    4h 8m
    £36–61

Questions & Answers

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–90 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Skirwith via Bus Station and Whinfell Forest Center Parcs in around 4h 8m.

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