What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle is to bus which costs £50 - £190 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Powis Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Powis Castle station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Powis Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Powis Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Welshpool via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Powis Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Powis Castle is 296 miles. The road distance is 276.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Powis Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Powis Castle bus from?

Edinburgh to Powis Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Powis Castle train from?

Edinburgh to Powis Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Powis Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £190 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Powis Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Powis Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Powis Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Powis Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Powis Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Powis Castle is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Edinburgh to Powis Castle.

Where can I stay near Powis Castle?

There are 583+ hotels available in Powis Castle.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Powis Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
6h 16m
£95–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
12h 10m
£52–182
Drive 274.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Powis Castlecar 274.8 mi
5h 8m
£68–98
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpooltrain
5h 59m
£66–150
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 2m
£110–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpooltrain
6h 44m
£63–170
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain
7h 59m
£110–238

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Distance: 294.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Powis Castle, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Powis Castle via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Welshpool in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Powis Castle via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Welshpool Bus Station Stand A in around 12h 10m.

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