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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitehaven is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Tangier Street via Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Whitehaven?

The distance between Edinburgh and Whitehaven is 141 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £17 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitehaven bus from?

Edinburgh to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitehaven is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £17 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Whitehaven is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 531+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to WhitehavenCarlisle - Whitehaven / ...
3h 2m
£17–91
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Bus Station837
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist church300
3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Tangier Street30
4h 45m
£22–47
Drive 130 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Whitehaven130 mi
2h 38m
£32–46

Edinburgh to Whitehaven by train

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.9 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Whitehaven via Carlisle in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Tangier Street via Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church in around 4h 45m.

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