There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
8h£101–202Drive 302.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Tywyncar 302.6 mi
5h 51m£76–109Bus
- Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 832
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
16h 13m£87–207Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
7h 54m£80–178Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
8h 45m£124–209Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
8h 35m£79–198Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
10h 12m£112–252
Edinburgh to Tywyn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
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 8h.
The distance between Edinburgh and Tywyn is 351 miles. The road distance is 304.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Tywyn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.
Edinburgh to Tywyn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tywyn is to train which takes 8h and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 16h 13m.
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 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 16h 13m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65–160
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Tywyn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Edinburgh to Tywyn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tywyn is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Edinburgh to Tywyn.
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