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

The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Machynlleth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Red Lion and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Machynlleth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Machynlleth to Edinburgh?

The distance between Machynlleth and Edinburgh is 336 miles. The road distance is 301.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Machynlleth to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machynlleth to Edinburgh bus from?

Machynlleth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Red Lion station.

Where do I catch the Machynlleth to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Machynlleth to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 14m.

Where does the Machynlleth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Machynlleth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.

Where does the Machynlleth to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Machynlleth to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Edinburgh is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Machynlleth to Edinburgh.

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

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Machynlleth to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Machynlleth to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 38m
£102–203
Drive 299.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Machynlleth to Edinburghcar 299.7 mi
5h 44m
£74–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 14m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 27m
£83–185
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 25m
£124–226
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 13m
£85–220
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
7h 39m
£103–272
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 51m
£110–242

Machynlleth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 333.9 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Edinburgh Waverley via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 14m.

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