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 - £120 and takes 12h 31m.

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 10m 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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m 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 26m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 12h 31m.

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 10m 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 26m
£46–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h 31m
£38–118
Drive 317.2 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh317.2 mi
6h 10m
£79–114
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 11m
£54–180
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 11m
£58–136
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h
£58–250
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
8h 5m
£78–223

Aberystwyth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 354.2 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 12h 31m.

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