There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly from Edinburgh Airport, train
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
5h 27m£78–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
12h 39m£68–137Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
7h 52m£87–203Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
8h 35m£138–236Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 17m£131–242Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Aberystwyth321.3 mi
6h 12mDrive 321.3 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwythcar 321.3 mi
6h 12m£79–113
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs £75 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Church Centre and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Aberystwyth via Haymarket, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aberystwyth is 384 miles. The road distance is 323.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Aberystwyth via Haymarket, Haymarket, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Church Centre, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 39m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–85
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth is 323 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberystwyth.
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