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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tintern is to fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tintern is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs £80 - £130.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Tintern?

The distance between Edinburgh and Tintern is 412 miles. The road distance is 344 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tintern without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £70 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Tintern, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Tintern?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tintern is 344 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Tintern.

Where can I stay near Tintern?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Tintern.

Edinburgh to Tintern - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham SpaEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to LydneyCheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 11m
£72–277
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
7h 53m
£54–156
Drive 342 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Tintern342 mi
6h 49m
£85–122
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4
6h 27m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to AbergavennyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 52m
£63–189
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, line 73 bus, line 69 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Friars Walk 6 to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4
4. Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Royal George Hotel
7h 7m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4
7h 11m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4
7h 39m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 409.9 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tintern via Cheltenham Spa and Lydney in around 7h 11m.

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