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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £120 and takes 5h 8m.

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 8m and costs £40 - £120.

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 Kingsway K14, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Pontypool and Edinburgh is 367 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 10m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m 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 National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 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 10m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Pontypool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Edinburgh is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ 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 Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 10m
£92–220
Bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 8m
£44–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 18m
£58–130
Drive 347.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Edinburghcar 347.7 mi
6h 49m
£87–125
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
8h 57m
£224–325
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
5h 58m
£56–141
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
6h 26m
£59–185
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
6h 32m
£85–170
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
6h 20m
£140–373

Pontypool to Edinburgh by bus and train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364.5 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Edinburgh Waverley via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Crewe in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 18m.

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