What is the cheapest way to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Ruthwell and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruthwell to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Road End and arriving at Princes Street via Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Ruthwell to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ruthwell and Edinburgh is 126 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.

How do I travel from Ruthwell to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £27 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruthwell to Edinburgh bus from?

Ruthwell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Train or bus from Ruthwell to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £27 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Ruthwell to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ruthwell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from Ruthwell to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruthwell to Edinburgh is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Ruthwell to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ruthwell to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 79 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ruthwell 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 Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 32m
£28–137
Drive 78.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruthwell to Edinburghcar 78.5 mi
1h 41m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
4h 13m
Line 79 bus, line 381 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Road End to Whitesandsbus 79
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Sydney Placebus 381
3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 43m
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
4h 48m
£20–30

Ruthwell to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

12Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.1 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Ruthwell, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Whitesands to Princes Street 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 48m.

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