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 £40 - £75 and takes 14h 42m.

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 48m and costs £65 - £160.

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 1, Cardiff North Road and John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road 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 35m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Penarth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Penarth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Penarth to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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.

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 35m
£111–247
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 42m
£42–74
Drive 370.8 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Edinburghcar 370.8 mi
7h 20m
£91–131
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 48m
£66–156
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
£142–262
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 46m
£222–332
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 40m
£64–211
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
5h 58m
£90–194
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 13m
£88–230
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
7h 12m
£137–297

Penarth to Edinburgh by train

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Map of how to get from Penarth to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 382.6 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Gorsedd Gardens, Cardiff North Road, and John Dobson Street in around 14h 42m.

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