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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aberystwyth is 356 miles. The road distance is 319.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberystwyth bus from?

Edinburgh to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberystwyth train from?

Edinburgh to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Aberystwyth is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth?

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 775+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
7h 16m
£48–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
12h 56m
£39–98
Drive 317.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aberystwyth317.3 mi
6h 11m
£80–115
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
6h 58m
£60–184
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
7h 58m
£66–184
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
7h 47m
£65–250
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
8h 54m
£74–270
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 14m
£118–418

Edinburgh to Aberystwyth by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354.3 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberystwyth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 56m.

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