What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Edinburgh?

The distance between Port Talbot and Edinburgh is 413 miles. The road distance is 377.5 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Port Talbot to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Edinburgh bus from?

Port Talbot to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Edinburgh train from?

Port Talbot to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Edinburgh train arrive?

Port Talbot to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Edinburgh is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Port Talbot to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Edinburgh?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot Parkway to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 28m
£115–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 44m
£46–104
Drive 375.3 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Edinburghcar 375.3 mi
7h 17m
£92–132
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 7m
£74–175
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h
£112–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
9h 59m
£239–351
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 56m
£84–225
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 2m
£106–221
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 26m
£90–249
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
7h 1m
£169–351

Port Talbot to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 411.1 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 44m.

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