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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Porth is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Porth is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Porth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Porth?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Porth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Porth via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Porth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Porth is 397 miles. The road distance is 370.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Porth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 28m and costs £120 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Porth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Porth train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Porth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Porth is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 28m and costs £120 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Porth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Porth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Porth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Porth is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Porth.

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

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Where can I stay near Porth?

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Edinburgh to Porth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Porth 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 28m
£121–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus 132
14h 15m
£45–76
Drive 368.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Porthcar 368.1 mi
7h 6m
£90–130
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain
5h 30m
£60–148
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 5m
£190–581
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 19m
£110–197
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 17m
£65–166
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 New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 52m
£92–278
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 47m
£77–295
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 11m
£134–302

Edinburgh to Porth by train

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Distance: 394.4 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Porth via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Pontypridd Road via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 14h 15m.

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