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How to get fromEdinburgh to Walesby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 33m
    £35–180

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Kiveton Bridgetrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    7h 5m
    £23–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 180
    6h 54m
    £35–75

  4. Drive 225.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Walescar car 225.9 mi
    4h 21m
    £55–79

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 53m
    £62–202

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 26m
    £50–178

Edinburgh to Wales by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wales, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2 twice daily. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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