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

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £200 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Penarth to Edinburgh?

The distance between Penarth and Edinburgh is 385 miles. The road distance is 372.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penarth to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Penarth to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Edinburgh bus from?

Penarth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Edinburgh train from?

Penarth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Penarth to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Penarth to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Penarth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penarth to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penarth to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Edinburgh is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Penarth to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Penarth to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

There are 9 ways to get from Penarth to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 37m
£116–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 59m
£58–198
Drive 370.8 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Edinburghcar 370.8 mi
7h 20m
£93–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 42m
£63–160
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
8h 43m
£147–262
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
8h 46m
£222–322
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 27m
£58–205
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h
£97–199
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 2m
£80–224

Penarth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 382.6 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Penarth to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 12h 59m.

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