What is the cheapest way to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £55 - £140 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Caerphilly Castle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Castle Entrance and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Kingsway K14 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Caerphilly Castle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Caerphilly Castle and Edinburgh is 390 miles. The road distance is 364.9 miles.

How do I travel from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 56m and costs £100 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh bus from?

Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh train from?

Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 56m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh is 365 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 56m
£103–240
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caerphilly 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
5h 8m
£55–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 35m
£83–201
Drive 362.7 mi
1. Drive from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburghcar 362.7 mi
7h 11m
£89–128
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 53m
£243–345
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 56m
£144–256
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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
6h 3m
£67–163
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 24m
£94–182
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 32m
£71–212

Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 387.3 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Caerphilly Castle, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh Waverley via Caerphilly, Cardiff Central, and Crewe in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Caerphilly Castle to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Castle Entrance, Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 35m.

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