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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Powys is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Powys is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Powys?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Powys. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Powys?

The distance between Edinburgh and Powys is 332 miles. The road distance is 304.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Powys without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Powys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Powys train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Powys train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Powys?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Powys is 305 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Powys.

Where can I stay near Powys?

There are 482+ hotels available in Powys.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
7h 8m
£120–221
Drive 303 mi
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1. Drive from Edinburgh to Powyscar 303 mi
6h 2m
£77–111
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 Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
7h 31m
£110–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Gardensbus X75
9h 10m
£122–188
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 Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
4. Take the train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bonttrain
8h 21m
£122–248
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 Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
8h 20m
£107–217
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 Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain
5. Take the train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bonttrain
9h 11m
£121–257

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

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Distance: 329.6 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Powys via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 7h 8m.

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