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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kingsway GD via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Wales?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wales?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wales is 328 miles. The road distance is 369.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wales without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 17m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wales train from?

Edinburgh to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Wales?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can train via Crewe, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 6h 17m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wales is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Wales?

Book your Edinburgh to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Wales?

Book your Edinburgh to Wales bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Wales.

Edinburgh to Wales - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wales by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
3h 43m
£70–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
11h 38m
£30–94
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 17m
£56–226
Drive 367.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cardiff367.4 mi
7h 11m
£90–130
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
4h 11m
£40–128
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
4h 49m
£47–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
5h 32m
£56–172
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 1m
£65–550
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 9m
£89–180

Edinburgh to Wales by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.3 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wales?

Loganair, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 6h 17m.

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