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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Harlech is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Harlech is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Harlech?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Harlech via Crewe, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Harlech?

The distance between Edinburgh and Harlech is 339 miles. The road distance is 295.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Harlech without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Harlech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Harlech train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Harlech train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Harlech?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Harlech is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Harlech.

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

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Where can I stay near Harlech?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Harlech.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Harlech 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, 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 The Australiabus T2
8h 44m
Train
cheapest
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
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
9h 12m
£58–207
Drive 293.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Harlechcar 293.7 mi
5h 39m
£71–103
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
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
8h 58m
£70–184
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 The Australiabus T2
9h 36m
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 Llandudno Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
10h 47m
£90–222
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
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
9h 45m
£76–188

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

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 337.1 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Harlech via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 9h 12m.

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