The average bus between Holywell and Edinburgh takes 18h 5m and the fastest bus takes 15h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Holywell to Edinburgh. 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 twice daily between Holywell and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Holywell is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Chester Bus Interchange and take an average of 18h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Holywell to Edinburgh? 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 Holywell to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Holywell station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
Holywell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Holywell to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Holywell and Edinburgh is 298.1 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 34m.