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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Kingsway GD, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Edinburgh?

The distance between Aberdare and Edinburgh is 404 miles. The road distance is 359.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 23m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Aberdare to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Edinburgh bus from?

Aberdare to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Edinburgh train from?

Aberdare to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Aberdare to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 23m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Aberdare to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Aberdare to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdare to Edinburgh train arrive?

Aberdare to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Edinburgh is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Aberdare to Edinburgh.

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

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Aberdare to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdare to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 23m
£71–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h 24m
£40–112
Drive 357.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdare to Edinburgh357.7 mi
6h 53m
£88–126
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5h 24m
£57–143
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
9h 26m
£56–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 276
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
11h 3m
£64–185
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 12m
£63–198
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
5h 28m
£80–195
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 52m
£68–208
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 50m
£63–222

Aberdare to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 401.8 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, Kingsway GD, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 24m.

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