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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Parade Street 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chester via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Llangollen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Llangollen is 262 miles. The road distance is 255.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen without a car is to train and line 1 bus and line 5 bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Llangollen bus from?

Edinburgh to Llangollen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Llangollen train from?

Edinburgh to Llangollen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Llangollen bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Llangollen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Llangollen train arrive?

Edinburgh to Llangollen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Llangollen is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Edinburgh to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 768+ hotels available in Llangollen.

Edinburgh to Llangollen - 8 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 1 bus, line 5 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Parade Street 2bus 5
5h 26m
£84–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
9h 11m
£60–146
Drive 254.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Llangollencar 254.1 mi
4h 42m
£64–92
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bridge End Hotelbus
7h 14m
£78–190
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
6h 25m
£90–157
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 Wrexham Generaltrain
6h 44m
£68–160
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
8h 23m
£74–190
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 Wrexham Generaltrain
7h 25m
£67–179

Edinburgh to Llangollen by train and bus

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Parade Street 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Liverpool James Street, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Parade Street 2 via Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 25m.

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