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 £35 - £110 and takes 11h 44m.

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 £50 - £140.

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, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

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 £65 - £210.

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 £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Pontypool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Pontypool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, 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 2470+ 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 10m
£67–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Station216 / ...
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 44m
£39–110
Drive 347.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh347.7 mi
6h 46m
£87–126
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5h 8m
£51–132
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 57m
£79–265
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
5h 55m
£57–192
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 38m
£87–221
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 27m
£73–250
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 30m
£57–211

Pontypool to Edinburgh by bus and train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364.6 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, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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