The average bus between Edinburgh and Wales takes 7h 35m and the fastest bus takes 7h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Wales. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Wales at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Wales? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Wales. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Wales station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Edinburgh to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Wales is 315.3 km. The road distance is 392 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.