What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Athan?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St Athan is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 15h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St Athan?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St Athan is to fly and train and line 304 bus which takes 6h 59m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and St Athan?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to St Athan. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Rectory Road via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to St Athan?

The distance between Edinburgh and St Athan is 404 miles. The road distance is 382.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to St Athan without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Athan without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £110 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to St Athan?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Edinburgh to St Athan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to St Athan bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to St Athan?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St Athan is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Edinburgh to St Athan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to St Athan?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to St Athan is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to St Athan.

Where can I stay near St Athan?

There are 861+ hotels available in St Athan.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to St Athan 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
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 / ...
8h 53m
£113–250
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 Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Rectory Roadbus 304
15h 22m
£45–82
Drive 380.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to St Athancar 380.5 mi
7h 34m
£93–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 304 bus
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 Llantwit Majortrain
4. Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Rectory Roadbus
6h 59m
£62–148
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Rectory Roadbus 304
9h 23m
£240–334
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Rectory Roadbus 304
9h 38m
£148–258
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
7h 47m
£74–179
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
8h 18m
£100–186
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
8h 15m
£79–218
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
8h 40m
£124–274

Edinburgh to St Athan by train and bus

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8h 53mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.2 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and St Athan, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rectory Road via Crewe, Cardiff Central, Llantwit Major, and Llantwit Major Interchange in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Rectory Road via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Cardiff North Road, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 15h 22m.

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