There are 4 ways to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 30 bus
best- Take the train from Ravenglass for Eskdale to Corkickletrain
- Take the bus from Garlieston Court to Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 57m£45–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Muncaster Mill road end to West Cumberland Hospitalbus X7
- Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus 600
- Take the bus from Market Hall to South Bridgebus X95
9h 40m£25–32Drive 144.1 mi
- Drive from Muncaster Castle to Edinburghcar 144.1 mi
3h 6m£36–51Train
- Take the train from Ravenglass for Eskdale to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 8m£79–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Muncaster Mill road end and arriving at South Bridge via West Cumberland Hospital, Main Street and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ravenglass for Eskdale and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Muncaster Castle and Edinburgh is 163 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Muncaster Mill road end station.
Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ravenglass for Eskdale station.
The best way to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Muncaster Castle, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Muncaster Castle to South Bridge via Muncaster Mill road end, West Cumberland Hospital, Main Street, and Market Hall in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh Waverley via Ravenglass for Eskdale, Barrow-in-Furness, and Lancaster in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Ravenglass for Eskdale to Corkickle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Workington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ravenglass for Eskdale to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Bus from Garlieston Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Muncaster Mill road end to West Cumberland Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Main Street to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Market Hall to South Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at West Cumberland Hospital station.
Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh.
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