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 - £150 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Edinburgh is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £160.

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 Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 14m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 12h 40m.

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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bridgend to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 14m
£110–242
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 10m
£56–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon 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
12h 40m
£62–142
Drive 382.8 mi
1. Drive from Bridgend to Edinburghcar 382.8 mi
7h 28m
£93–134
Train via Cardiff Central
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 53m
£108–247
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, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 59m
£66–196
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 35m
£102–212
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 32m
£71–215
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
6h 57m
£164–343
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
7h 11m
£147–330

Bridgend to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 399 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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