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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool is to drive which takes 5h and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Welshpool?

The distance between Edinburgh and Welshpool is 295 miles. The road distance is 274 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Welshpool bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Welshpool bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Welshpool is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Edinburgh to Welshpool.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Welshpool bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 425+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Edinburgh to Welshpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
5h 42m
£41–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
11h 2m
£35–96
Drive 272.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Welshpoolcar 272.4 mi
5h
£67–97
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 Welshpooltrain
5h 31m
£50–134
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 28m
£58–116
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 Welshpooltrain
6h 28m
£67–143
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 Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
7h 25m
£58–206
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
7h 44m
£106–368

Edinburgh to Welshpool by train and bus

54Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 2m.

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