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

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 32m.

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 55m and costs £65 - £170.

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 52m.

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 52m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 52m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 13h 32m.

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 2859+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

Q: 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, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

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 52m
£123–250
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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
£60–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
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
13h 32m
£61–138
Drive 375.9 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Edinburghcar 375.9 mi
7h 31m
£94–136
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barry 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
4h 55m
£65–163
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
8h 50m
£233–325
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
9h 24m
£147–263
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 13m
£99–202
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 17m
£82–227

Barry to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 387.2 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 32m.

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