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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Chester Bus Interchange and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Welshpool and Edinburgh is 295 miles. The road distance is 274.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Welshpool to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Edinburgh bus from?

Welshpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Welshpool to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Welshpool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Welshpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 5.

Where does the Welshpool to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Welshpool to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Edinburgh is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Welshpool to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Welshpool to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Welshpool 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 Shrewsbury to CreweShrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 51m
£43–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
10h 26m
Drive 272.8 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Edinburgh272.8 mi
4h 58m
£67–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 42m
£48–135
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 1m
£45–112
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 30m
£53–200
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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
6h 31m
£67–184

Welshpool to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Welshpool to Edinburgh Waverley via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Glasgow in around 10h 26m.

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