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

The cheapest way to get from Rhayader to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 55m.

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 55m 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 Black Lion Hotel and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

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 National Express, depart from Black Lion Hotel station.

Where does the Rhayader to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rhayader to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhayader to Edinburgh is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Rhayader to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 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 Stationbus X75
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 36m
Drive 309.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rhayader to Edinburghcar 309.2 mi
5h 55m
£76–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Black Lion Hotel to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 54m
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 49m
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Rhayader Central Car Park to Bus Stationbus X75
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 22m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
7h 50m
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus
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
8h 44m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 45m
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus
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
9h 14m

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

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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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 Post Office, Black Lion Hotel, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 54m.

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