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

The cheapest way to get from Llangollen to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llangollen to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Llangollen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Llangollen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Parade Street 2 and arriving at Princes Street via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Llangollen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Llangollen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Llangollen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Llangollen and Edinburgh is 261 miles. The road distance is 255.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llangollen to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Llangollen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llangollen to Edinburgh bus from?

Llangollen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Llangollen to Edinburgh train from?

Llangollen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Llangollen to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Llangollen to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Llangollen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Llangollen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Llangollen to Edinburgh train arrive?

Llangollen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Llangollen to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Llangollen to Edinburgh is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Llangollen to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2828+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Llangollen to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 5 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 15m
£84–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
9h 1m
£56–144
Drive 254.3 mi
1. Drive from Llangollen to Edinburghcar 254.3 mi
4h 42m
£63–91
Line 5 bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Parade Street 2 to Wrexham Fire Stationbus
2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
7h 1m
£80–188
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 8m
£88–163
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 57m
£71–158
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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
7h 45m
£68–178

Llangollen to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 259.4 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parade Street 2 to Princes Street via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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