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

The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harlech to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Harlech and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Harlech station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Harlech and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Harlech to Edinburgh?

The distance between Harlech and Edinburgh is 371 miles. The road distance is 295.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlech to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £85 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Harlech to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harlech to Edinburgh bus from?

Harlech to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.

Where do I catch the Harlech to Edinburgh train from?

Harlech to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.

Train or bus from Harlech to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Harlech to Edinburgh is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £85 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Harlech to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Harlech to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Harlech to Edinburgh train arrive?

Harlech to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Harlech to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Edinburgh is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Harlech to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Harlech to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Harlech to Edinburgh 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 Harlech to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 8m
£89–241
Drive 293.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harlech to Edinburghcar 293.9 mi
5h 39m
£72–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
17h 57m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
8h 2m
£88–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jubilee Road to Wrexham Fire Stationbus T3 / ...
2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 20m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 52m
£91–234
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
5. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
10h 14m
£111–321

Harlech to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 369.3 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Harlech to Edinburgh Waverley via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 17h 57m.

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