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 £30 - £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 21m and costs £50 - £150.

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 Bus 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 £65 - £230.

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 FlixBus, 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 £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Swansea to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Swansea to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 15m to drive from Swansea to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Swansea to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Swansea to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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 CreweMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 49m
£66–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B 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
13h 28m
£33–103
Drive 371.7 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Edinburgh371.7 mi
7h 15m
£91–131
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea 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
5h 21m
£50–148
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 15m
£67–236
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 56m
£88–330
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea 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
6h 11m
£57–208
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea 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
6h 7m
£77–232
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
5h 35m
£79–196
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea 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 53m
£56–227

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 Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 28m.

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