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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Edinburgh is 356 miles. The road distance is 319.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Edinburgh bus from?

Aberystwyth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Edinburgh train from?

Aberystwyth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Edinburgh train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Edinburgh is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Aberystwyth to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Aberystwyth 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
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 23m
£60–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 28m
£39–134
Drive 317.2 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Edinburghcar 317.2 mi
6h 13m
£78–113
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 13m
£56–144
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 9m
£54–158
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h
£60–204
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
8h 5m
£71–221

Aberystwyth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 354.3 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh Waverley via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 28m.

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