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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Newport to Edinburgh?

The distance between Newport and Edinburgh is 359 miles. The road distance is 357.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 35m and costs £75 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Newport to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Edinburgh bus from?

Newport to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Edinburgh train from?

Newport to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Newport to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 35m and costs £75 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Newport to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Newport to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Newport to Edinburgh train arrive?

Newport to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Newport to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Edinburgh is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Newport to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newport to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Newport to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Newport to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 51m
£45–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
11h 45m
£38–101
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 35m
£76–252
Drive 355.2 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Edinburghcar 355.2 mi
6h 57m
£88–127
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 41m
£51–178
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 49m
£62–186
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 11m
£46–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h
£126–370
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
7h 10m
£65–280
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
7h 21m
£67–165

Newport to Edinburgh by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 45m.

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