There are 3 ways to get from Windermere 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- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 13m£54–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus 508
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
6h 57m£23–39Drive 137 mi
- Drive from Windermere to Edinburghcar 137 mi
2h 46m£34–49
Windermere to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Windermere to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barclays Bank and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Windermere and Edinburgh is 161 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.
The best way to get from Windermere to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Windermere to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Windermere to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Barclays Bank station.
Windermere to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Windermere to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Windermere, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclays Bank to Princes Street via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Windermere to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Windermere to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Edinburgh is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Windermere to Edinburgh.
Book your Windermere to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2848+ hotels available in Edinburgh.