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

The cheapest way to get from Risca to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Risca to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Risca and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Risca to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Moriah Baptist Church and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Newport Train Station, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Risca and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Risca to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Risca & Pontymister and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Newport (S Wales) and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Risca to Edinburgh?

The distance between Risca and Edinburgh is 375 miles. The road distance is 358.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Risca to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £100 - £230.

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

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

Where do I catch the Risca to Edinburgh bus from?

Risca to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train Station.

Where do I catch the Risca to Edinburgh train from?

Risca to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Risca to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Risca to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Risca to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Risca to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Risca to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Risca to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Risca to Edinburgh is 359 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Risca to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Risca to Edinburgh?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Risca 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 Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 28m
£107–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
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 51m
£43–79
Drive 356.7 mi
1. Drive from Risca to Edinburghcar 356.7 mi
7h 8m
£88–127
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 18m
£49–131
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
8h 35m
£138–254
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 38m
£223–314
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 10m
£47–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h
£87–186
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 43m
£71–205
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
7h 18m
£132–296

Risca to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 373.1 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Risca & Pontymister to Edinburgh Waverley via Newport (S Wales) and Crewe in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moriah Baptist Church to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Newport Train Station, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 51m.

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