There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wigton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Wigtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
2h 11m£26–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
4h 11m£22–29Drive 103.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Wigtoncar 103.4 mi
2h 8m£26–38
Edinburgh to Wigton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wigton is to bus which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wigton is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Wigton. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at Christies Newsagents via Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Wigton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wigton via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Wigton is 113 miles. The road distance is 104 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wigton without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Wigton, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Wigton bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.
Edinburgh to Wigton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wigton is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wigton, England?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigton via Carlisle in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from North Bridge to Market Hall once a week. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Carlisle to Wigton
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from North Bridge to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Wigton bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.
Edinburgh to Wigton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wigton is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Edinburgh to Wigton.
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