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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £25 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at South Bridge via Bus Station and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Edinburgh?

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 11m.

How far is it from Windermere to Edinburgh?

The distance between Windermere and Edinburgh is 161 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £24 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Windermere to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Edinburgh bus from?

Windermere to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Edinburgh train from?

Windermere to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Windermere to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £24 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £25 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Windermere to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Windermere to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Market Hall station.

Where does the Windermere to Edinburgh train arrive?

Windermere to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Edinburgh is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Windermere to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Windermere to Edinburgh?

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Windermere to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 11m
£24–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Hallbus 553
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to South Bridgebus X95
7h 49m
£20–24
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Edinburghcar 138.1 mi
2h 49m
£34–49

Windermere to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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 £16–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to South Bridge via Bus Station and Market Hall in around 7h 49m.

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