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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £210 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgend and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Bridgend and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Bridgend to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bridgend and Edinburgh is 401 miles. The road distance is 385.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Bridgend to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Edinburgh bus from?

Bridgend to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Edinburgh train from?

Bridgend to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Bridgend to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Bridgend to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bridgend to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bridgend to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Edinburgh is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Bridgend to Edinburgh.

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

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Bridgend to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bridgend 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 Bridgend to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 13m
£128–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 8m
£60–202
Drive 382.8 mi
1. Drive from Bridgend to Edinburghcar 382.8 mi
7h 28m
£94–136
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 43m
£73–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
9h 39m
£233–333
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
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 29m
£68–210
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 30m
£104–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 6m
£95–234

Bridgend to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 399.1 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Bridgend to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 12h 8m.

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