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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Edinburgh is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Swansea to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swansea and Edinburgh is 427 miles. The road distance is 373.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £85 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Swansea to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Edinburgh bus from?

Swansea to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Edinburgh train from?

Swansea to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swansea to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £85 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Swansea to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Edinburgh is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Swansea to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Swansea 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 Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 49m
£90–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 28m
£38–105
Drive 371.7 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Edinburghcar 371.7 mi
7h 18m
£90–130
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 43m
£51–133
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 19m
£64–221
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 3m
£70–587
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 33m
£57–136
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea 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 12m
£72–257
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 2m
£50–207
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea 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
6h 56m
£128–365

Swansea to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 424.3 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 28m.

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