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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 50m.

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 50m 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, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

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 £110 - £210.

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.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tywyn train from?

Edinburgh to Tywyn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley 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 £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Tywyn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Tywyn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Tywyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tywyn is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Tywyn.

Where can I stay near Tywyn?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Tywyn.

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

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

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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 Machynllethtrain
7h 58m
£114–209
Drive 302.6 mi
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1. Drive from Edinburgh to Tywyncar 302.6 mi
5h 50m
£73–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
16h 13m
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
£82–170
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 44m
£127–223
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 33m
£83–197
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 15m
£108–254

Edinburgh to Tywyn by train and bus

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349.4 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cinema 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, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 16h 13m.

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