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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 which costs £17 - £75 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Castle Street/CG22 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Wales to Edinburgh?

The distance between Wales and Edinburgh is 276 miles. The road distance is 227.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Wales to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Edinburgh bus from?

Wales to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Edinburgh train from?

Wales to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Wales to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £17 - £75 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Wales to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Edinburgh train arrive?

Wales to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Wales to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Edinburgh is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Wales to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2504+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Wales to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£38–189
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 22m
£17–74
Drive 225.8 mi
1. Drive from Wales to Edinburghcar 225.8 mi
4h 20m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h
£63–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
7h 43m
£35–80
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 46m
£60–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 37m
£64–177
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 59m
£71–272
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
7h
£53–182

Wales to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 274.3 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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