There are 3 ways to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 1m£38–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
7h 1m£29–39Drive 116.7 mi
- Drive from Pooley Bridge to Edinburghcar 116.7 mi
2h 17m£29–42
Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £29 - £40 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Ullswater Guest House and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Club Britannia and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Pooley Bridge and Edinburgh is 126 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Club Britannia station.
Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 7h 1m.
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 £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Club Britannia, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 1m.
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Pooley Bridge to Edinburgh.
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