What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Walney Island?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Walney Island is to bus and train which costs £21 - £40 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Walney Island?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Walney Island is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Walney Island?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Walney Island. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Barrow-in-Furness via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Walney Island?

The distance between Edinburgh and Walney Island is 205 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Walney Island without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Walney Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £21 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Walney Island?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Walney Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Walney Island train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Walney Island train arrive?

Edinburgh to Walney Island train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Walney Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Walney Island is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Walney Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Walney Island?

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Where can I stay near Walney Island?

There are 954+ hotels available in Walney Island.

Edinburgh to Walney Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Walney Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 40m
£21–71
Bus, train
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 Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
8h 40m
£21–38
Drive 165.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Walney Islandcar 165.2 mi
3h 28m
£40–57
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain Carlisle - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
4h 37m
£24–101

Edinburgh to Walney Island by train

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Walney Island, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barrow-in-Furness via Lancaster in around 3h 40m.

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