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

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

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.

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 33m and costs £90 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool, including transfers.

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.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 544+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Edinburgh to Welshpool - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool by train, 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 33m
£91–253
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpooltrain
5h 30m
£60–124
Drive 272.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Welshpoolcar 272.4 mi
5h
£67–97
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 33m
£63–128
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 17m
£63–142
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
£102–244
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 43m
£140–398

Edinburgh to Welshpool by train and bus

54Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool.

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Distance: 293.8 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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 33m.

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