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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs £70 - £180.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Wales to Edinburgh?

The distance between Wales and Edinburgh is 360 miles. The road distance is 369.7 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 via Crewe which takes 6h 50m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Wales to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 50m and costs £60 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 11h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Wales to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Edinburgh is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Wales to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2486+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3h 48m
£42–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD 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
11h 23m
£31–96
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 50m
£60–219
Drive 367.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Edinburgh367.5 mi
7h 11m
£90–130
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 37m
£48–178
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3h 29m
£70–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 47m
£63–177
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 24m
£50–550
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 38m
£77–172

Wales to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 357.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 23m.

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