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Compare train and bus for Windermere to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windermere to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Windermere to Edinburgh:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Windermere to Edinburgh costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Windermere to Edinburgh
How to get from Windermere to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Windermere to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G8537011:47 AM2h33Windermere station (WDM)2:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$381One-way1 transfer
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G8537011:47 AM2h33Windermere station (WDM)2:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G853995:07 PM2h31Windermere station (WDM)7:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$821One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G898711:07 PM3h12Windermere station (WDM)4:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$571One-way2 transfers
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G8536110:57 AM2h36Windermere station (WDM)1:33 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$581One-way2 transfers
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G8536110:57 AM2h36Windermere station (WDM)1:33 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Windermere to Edinburgh:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Windermere to Edinburgh costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Windermere and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Windermere station (WDM) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Edinburgh by train.
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