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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gwynedd is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gwynedd is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gwynedd?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gwynedd?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gwynedd is 348 miles. The road distance is 294.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gwynedd without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Gwynedd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gwynedd train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Gwynedd train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Gwynedd?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Gwynedd is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Gwynedd.

Where can I stay near Gwynedd?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Gwynedd.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gwynedd by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bronaber Greenbus T2
8h 31m
£129–195
Drive 292.7 mi
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1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gwyneddcar 292.7 mi
5h 34m
£72–104
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
8h 14m
£76–170
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
8h 31m
£89–185
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Bronaber Greenbus T2
9h 25m
£124–196
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
8h 51m
£73–179
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
10h 37m
£102–264

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 346 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ganllwyd Post Office via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 8h 31m.

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