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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Tywyn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Tywyn is 351 miles. The road distance is 304.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tywyn bus from?

Edinburgh to Tywyn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Tywyn?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Tywyn bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Tywyn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Tywyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tywyn is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Tywyn.

Where can I stay near Tywyn?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Tywyn.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn 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
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 58m
£41–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
16h 3m
£32–90
Drive 302.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Tywyncar 302.6 mi
5h 48m
£74–107
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 Machynllethtrain
7h 53m
£54–170
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
8h 43m
£69–132
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 Machynllethtrain
8h 42m
£58–225
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
10h 25m
£86–248

Edinburgh to Tywyn by train and bus

55Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn.

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Distance: 349.2 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to High Street via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 16h 3m.

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