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 £30 - £110 and takes 12h 18m.

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 bus and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £150.

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 8 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

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 29m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Edinburgh?

The distance between Port Talbot and Edinburgh is 414 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 via Crewe which takes 7h 29m and costs £95 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8.

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 via Crewe which takes 7h 29m and costs £95 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 14m to drive from Port Talbot to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

There are 9 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to CreweMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 29m
£97–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 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
12h 18m
£33–102
Drive 375.3 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Edinburgh375.3 mi
7h 14m
£92–133
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 52m
£51–142
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 37m
£206–616
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 41m
£58–202
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 48m
£95–248
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 18m
£57–221
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bridgend
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Rhoose
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
4h 59m
£77–191

Port Talbot to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 411.1 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 18m.

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