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 - £90 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £160.

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 Town Hall 2 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Queensway Q1, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Pontypool and Edinburgh is 366 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 via Crewe which takes 7h 15m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 via Crewe which takes 7h 15m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 22m.

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 2484+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 15m
£72–243
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
13h 22m
£33–87
Drive 347.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh347.7 mi
6h 46m
£86–124
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Trussel Road
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5h 6m
£63–154
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 58m
£79–265
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 59m
£68–214
Bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Trussel Road
2. Take the train from Cwmbran 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 39m
£87–201
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 30m
£70–245
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 35m
£68–238

Pontypool to Edinburgh by bus and train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 364 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Edinburgh Waverley via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Crewe in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Market Square 15A, Queensway Q1, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 22m.

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