There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head 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 Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 18m£49–94Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to St Bees Headcar 134.6 mi
2h 52m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
- Take the bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
7h£40–51
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to St Bees Head. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at Garlieston Court via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Market Hall and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to St Bees Head. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Edinburgh and St Bees Head is 146 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head, including transfers.
Edinburgh to St Bees Head bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.
Edinburgh to St Bees Head train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £55 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and St Bees Head, England?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to St Bees Head via Carlisle and Whitehaven in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to St Bees Head via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Market Hall, Trinity Baptist church, and Garlieston Court in around 7h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to St Bees Head bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Edinburgh to St Bees Head train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to St Bees Head is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to St Bees Head.
There are 745+ hotels available in St Bees Head.