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 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 5m.

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 5m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Harlech to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harlech to Edinburgh train from?

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

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?

There are 2771+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Harlech to Edinburgh by train, car, plane, or bus

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 5m
£103–224
Drive 293.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harlech to Edinburghcar 293.9 mi
5h 39m
£72–104
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
7h 58m
£90–198
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 41m
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 54m
£102–238
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 9m
£114–273
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
10h 10m
£142–277

Harlech to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 369.3 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

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 5m.

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