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 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs £60 - £160.

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 35m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 21m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 12h 35m.

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 21m
£49–209
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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h 35m
£39–114
Drive 317.2 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Edinburgh317.2 mi
6h 10m
£80–115
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 9m
£60–154
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 6m
£61–154
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
6h 56m
£64–219
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 3m
£79–195

Aberystwyth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 354.3 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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 21m. 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 35m.

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