What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff North Road and John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Edinburgh is 376 miles. The road distance is 355.8 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 35m and costs £50 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 14h 23m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £600 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 35m
£54–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
14h 23m
£31–79
Drive 353.7 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburghcar 353.7 mi
6h 49m
£86–124
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 35m
£44–120
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
10h 23m
£65–565
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 25m
£49–123
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 54m
£62–201
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 54m
£39–199

Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 373.7 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Cardiff North Road, and John Dobson Street in around 14h 23m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £55–550 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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