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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £180 and takes 10h 59m.

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 £65 - £150.

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 A and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

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 £85 - £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 National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

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 £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £180 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Welshpool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Welshpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

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 5h to drive from Welshpool to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 51m
£86–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
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
10h 59m
£49–175
Drive 272.8 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Edinburghcar 272.8 mi
5h
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 42m
£66–147
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
7h 1m
£100–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 43m
£67–189
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 7m
£94–203

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 A to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 10h 59m.

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