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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tintern is to bus via Leeds which costs £25 - £75 and takes 12h 17m.

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 £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Tintern?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Tintern. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Royal George Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station and Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

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.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tintern bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Tintern?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tintern is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £70 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Tintern bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Tintern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tintern 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 Cheltenham SpaEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to LydneyCheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central
7h 11m
£72–278
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUk070 / ...
12h 17m
£25–73
Drive 342 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Tintern342 mi
6h 49m
£85–123
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 9m
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 36m
£63–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
13h 48m
£26–67
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
6h 53m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, 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 Sophia Gardens to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2
4. Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Royal George Hotel
7h 23m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus, line 69 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chepstow Bus Station Stand 4
5. Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 to Royal George Hotel
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 21m

Edinburgh to Tintern by bus

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12h 17mAverage Duration

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Royal George Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station, and Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 in around 12h 17m.

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