The average bus between Penarth and Edinburgh takes 19h 31m and the fastest bus takes 15h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penarth to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Penarth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Penarth is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and take an average of 19h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Penarth to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
Penarth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Penarth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Penarth and Edinburgh is 501.9 km. The road distance is 717 km.
You can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 12h 37m.