What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head is to bus and train which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to St Bees Head?

The distance between Edinburgh and St Bees Head is 147 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to St Bees Head without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £27 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head, including transfers.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to St Bees Head?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £27 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 7m.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to St Bees Head?

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.

Where can I stay near St Bees Head?

There are 669+ hotels available in St Bees Head.

Edinburgh to St Bees Head - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head 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 St Beestrain Carlisle - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 29m
£27–97
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
3. Take the train from Carlisle to St Beestrain
7h 32m
£24–34
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 7m
£35–63
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to St Bees Headcar 134.6 mi
2h 52m
£33–48

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to St Bees Head.

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Distance: 146.2 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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 St Bees in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Bees Head via Bus Station, Trinity Baptist church, and Garlieston Court in around 5h 7m.

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