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 £45 - £95 and takes 11h 18m.

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 4h 58m 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 18m.

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 47m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 47m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 11h 18m.

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 4h 58m 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 532+ hotels available in Welshpool.

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

There are 9 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 CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburyCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
5h 47m
£44–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
11h 18m
£45–95
Drive 272.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Welshpool272.4 mi
4h 58m
£67–97
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 International to Welshpool
5h 31m
£50–134
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 31m
£48–128
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpool
6h 21m
£57–195
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 Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
7h 24m
£68–214
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
7h 43m
£110–358
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
8h 11m
£112–280

Edinburgh to Welshpool by train and bus

58Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Welshpool.

Launch map view

Distance: 293.3 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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 47m. 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 18m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.