There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
7h 38m£147–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
- Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
14h 27m£50–84Drive 370.9 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Swanseacar 370.9 mi
7h 16m£92–132Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
5h 35m£78–192Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 12m£262–379Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 21m£77–213Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 42m£114–236Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 52m£106–248Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
7h 13m£140–330
Edinburgh to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 14h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Swansea via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Swansea is 427 miles. The road distance is 373 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 38m and costs £140 - £270.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Swansea, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 38m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Swansea via Crewe in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Cardiff North Road in around 14h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
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 Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–120
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Thursday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £22–120
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Edinburgh to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Swansea is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Swansea.
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