What is the cheapest way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Pooley Bridge and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ullswater Guest House and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh?

The distance between Pooley Bridge and Edinburgh is 126 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.

How do I travel from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £18 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh?

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

Where do I catch the Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh bus from?

Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £18 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2490+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh 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
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 2m
£19–82
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 37m
£15–34
Drive 116.7 mi
1. Drive from Pooley Bridge to Edinburghcar 116.7 mi
2h 17m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
6h 49m
£17–30

Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh by bus and train

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Pooley Bridge, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Princes Street via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 37m.

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