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

The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brecon to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Brecon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Free Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road and John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

How far is it from Brecon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Brecon and Edinburgh is 370 miles. The road distance is 336.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brecon to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Brecon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brecon to Edinburgh bus from?

Brecon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Brecon to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Brecon to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Brecon to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Brecon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Can I drive from Brecon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Edinburgh is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Brecon to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Brecon to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Brecon 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 Abergavenny to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 39m
£98–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
15h 26m
£45–81
Drive 335 mi
1. Drive from Brecon to Edinburghcar 335 mi
6h 24m
£84–121
Bus, train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 21m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bulwark to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus X75
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 38m
Bus, train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
7h 2m
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 11m
£57–144
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 40m
£66–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
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 52m
£73–193
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
7h 40m
£123–263

Brecon to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.3 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Barracks to Edinburgh Waverley via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, and Crewe in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Free Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Cardiff North Road, and John Dobson Street in around 15h 26m.

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