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 £35 - £70 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £130.

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 Cardiff North Road via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

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 five 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 381 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 23m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 or bus from Edinburgh to Wales?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 23m and costs £110 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wales bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street 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 14m 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 1636+ hotels available in Wales.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wales 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 23m
£115–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
12h 50m
£38–65
Drive 367.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cardiffcar 367.4 mi
7h 14m
£90–130
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 11m
£48–124
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 1m
£180–600
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 14m
£104–188
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 57m
£53–142
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 New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
5h 32m
£80–260
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
5h 27m
£65–271

Edinburgh to Wales by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 378.9 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cardiff North Road via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in around 12h 50m.

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