There are 5 ways to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ravenglass for Eskdale to Lancastertrain Corkickle - Lancaster / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 45m£80–155Bus
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 Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to South Bridgebus X95
8h 53m£27–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 44m£52–93Drive 144.1 mi
- Drive from Muncaster Castle to Edinburghcar 144.1 mi
3h 6m£35–51Train via Barrow-In-Furness
- 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 4m£79–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £50.
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 Stand K Carlisle Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
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 Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Muncaster Castle and Edinburgh is 235 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 train which takes 5h 45m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Muncaster Castle, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Muncaster Castle to Edinburgh Waverley via Ravenglass for Eskdale and Lancaster in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muncaster Castle to South Bridge via Muncaster Mill road end, West Cumberland Hospital, Main Street, Market Hall, and Stand K Carlisle Market Hall in around 8h 53m.
Train from Ravenglass for Eskdale to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Ravenglass for Eskdale to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Muncaster Mill road end to West Cumberland Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Main Street to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to South Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Borders Buses
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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 Lancaster 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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