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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £120 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £120.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

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 five 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 359 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 49m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 or bus from Wales to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 49m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Wales to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Wales to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 14m 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?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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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 Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 49m
£41–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
11h 32m
£34–140
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 49m
£64–253
Drive 367.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Edinburghcar 367.5 mi
7h 14m
£90–130
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
4h 41m
£47–112
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
4h 48m
£52–187
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
5h 11m
£37–198
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 24m
£50–550
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
7h 35m
£63–172

Wales to Edinburgh by train

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.3 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 11h 32m.

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