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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Caernarfon and Edinburgh is 334 miles. The road distance is 296.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Caernarfon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Edinburgh is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Caernarfon to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Caernarfon to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caernarfon to Edinburgh by train, 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 Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewetrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 31m
£54–201
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Llandudno - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 41m
£52–173
Drive 294.8 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Edinburghcar 294.8 mi
5h 17m
£72–104
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
8h 13m
£79–234
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 53m
£59–163
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
7h 37m
£83–243
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 25m
£87–303

Caernarfon to Edinburgh by bus and train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Caernarfon to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 332.2 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Turf Square to Edinburgh Waverley via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Crewe in around 7h 31m.

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