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

The cheapest way to get from Cowbridge to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowbridge to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cowbridge and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowbridge to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cowbridge Town Hall and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

How far is it from Cowbridge to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cowbridge and Edinburgh is 401 miles. The road distance is 380.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowbridge to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Cowbridge to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowbridge to Edinburgh bus from?

Cowbridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cowbridge to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cowbridge to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Cowbridge to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cowbridge to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowbridge to Edinburgh is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Cowbridge to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cowbridge to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cowbridge 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 Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 15m
£103–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens 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
13h 49m
£62–141
Drive 378.4 mi
1. Drive from Cowbridge to Edinburghcar 378.4 mi
7h 28m
£92–133
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus
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 25m
£67–157
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
9h 11m
£138–253
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
9h 13m
£233–333
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 14m
£77–202
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 47m
£82–226
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
6h 31m
£104–220

Cowbridge to Edinburgh by bus and train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Central, and Crewe in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 49m.

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