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

The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhayader to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Rhayader and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhayader to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Rhayader Central Car Park and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Rhayader to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rhayader and Edinburgh is 340 miles. The road distance is 311 miles.

How do I travel from Rhayader to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Rhayader to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Rhayader to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhayader to Edinburgh bus from?

Rhayader to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Rhayader Central Car Park station.

Where does the Rhayader to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Rhayader to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Rhayader to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Edinburgh is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Rhayader to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2531+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rhayader to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus StationX75
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 36m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
7h 46m
£52–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Newtown Bus Station Stand 1X75
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
4. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h 46m
Drive 309.2 mi
1. Drive from Rhayader to Edinburgh309.2 mi
5h 53m
£76–110
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
7h 40m
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus StationX75
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 23m
Bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
7h 32m
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 33m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 39m
£57–203
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 7m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Rhayader to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 338.2 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 13h 46m.

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