The average bus between Swansea docks and Edinburgh takes 20h 43m and the fastest bus takes 16h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea docks 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 Swansea docks and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Swansea docks is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Inn and take an average of 20h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Swansea docks 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 Swansea docks to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Swansea docks station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
Swansea docks to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Swansea University station.
Swansea docks to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Swansea docks and Edinburgh is 484.5 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a vehicle from Swansea docks to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Union Inn, Elba Crescent Car Park, Swansea University, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 14h 23m.