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

The cheapest way to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh is to bus via Glasgow which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.

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 42m and costs £19 - £29.

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 Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

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 29m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 Stance 4 station.

Train or bus from Ruthwell to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 11m.

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 42m to drive from Ruthwell to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2845+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ruthwell to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 381 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ruthwell to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 29m
£35–79
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
4h 45m
£19–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
4h 11m
Drive 78.5 mi
1. Drive from Ruthwell to Edinburghcar 78.5 mi
1h 42m
£20–29
Line 381 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Crown Innbus 381
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m

Ruthwell to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

12Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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 £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Stance 4 to Princes Street 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 48m.

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