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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £65 and takes 15h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barry to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Park Hotel and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Barry to Edinburgh?

The distance between Barry and Edinburgh is 389 miles. The road distance is 378.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barry to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 50m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Barry to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Edinburgh bus from?

Barry to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Barry to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Barry to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 50m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Barry to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barry to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barry to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Edinburgh is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Barry to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2487+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Barry 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 / ...
7h 50m
£68–212
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
15h 47m
£31–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
14h 28m
£33–98
Drive 375.9 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Edinburghcar 375.9 mi
7h 31m
£91–131
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 50m
£52–132
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 50m
£55–557
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 42m
£57–135
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 16m
£58–202
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 12m
£47–211

Barry to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 387.1 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Barry to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 28m.

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