How to get from Edinburgh to Wanlockhead by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Wanlockhead by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Wanlockhead in Dumfries And Galloway, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Edinburgh station to Carlisle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 221 bus from Railway Station, Sanquhar station to Museum Of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 221221
Walk to Wanlockhead
Leaves from Edinburgh
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlisle
    ID CAR
    78 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sanquhar
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Sanquhar
    ID 680000135514
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Wanlockhead
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Museum Of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead
    ID 680000140111
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wanlockhead
    Walk to
    Wanlockhead
    Church Street
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Wanlockhead
The distance between Edinburgh, Dumfries And Galloway and Wanlockhead, Dumfries And Galloway is approximately 171.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Wanlockhead by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dumfries And Galloway – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Dumfries And Galloway and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
Public transport stations close to Wanlockhead, Dumfries And Galloway

Wanlockhead is located at Church Street, Dumfries And Galloway and the nearest public transport station is Museum, Wanlockhead.

Bus stations close to Wanlockhead:

  • Museum, Wanlockhead
  • Museum Of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead
  • High Rd, Wanlockhead
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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wanlockhead?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 221.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Wanlockhead?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Wanlockhead?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Manchester Airport station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Carlisle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Carlisle station near Wanlockhead in Dumfries And Galloway.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Wanlockhead by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Wanlockhead in Dumfries And Galloway by train and bus is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Wanlockhead?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Manchester Airport station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Wanlockhead?

    Get off the train at the Carlisle stop, which is closest to Wanlockhead in Dumfries And Galloway.

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