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 - £90 and takes 15h 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 34m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Little Theatre and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road and John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 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 28m.

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 28m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m 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 Cardiff North Road 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 28m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 15h 24m.

Where does the Aberdare to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Aberdare to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 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 56m to drive from Aberdare to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2538+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Aberdare to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 28m
£67–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
15h 24m
£37–86
Drive 357.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdare to Edinburghcar 357.7 mi
6h 56m
£87–125
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 34m
£48–127
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
9h 26m
£59–293
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 54m
£72–182
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 24m
£54–125
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 54m
£65–208
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 53m
£48–201

Aberdare to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 401.8 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Theatre to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Cardiff North Road, and John Dobson Street in around 15h 24m.

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