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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Queensway Q1, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Pontypool and Edinburgh is 361 miles. The road distance is 349.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £65 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Edinburgh bus from?

Pontypool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £65 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Pontypool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Pontypool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Edinburgh is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Pontypool 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 Abergavenny to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 13m
£69–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
11h 35m
£34–93
Drive 347.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh347.7 mi
6h 46m
£85–123
Bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15A
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5h 20m
£52–129
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 11m
£62–176
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
8h 58m
£74–285
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 8m
£59–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 25m
£68–192
Bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15A
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
5h 33m
£83–198
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 46m
£58–208

Pontypool to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

57Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359.1 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 3 to Edinburgh Waverley via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, and Crewe in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Market Square 15A, Queensway Q1, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 35m.

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