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How to get fromEdinburgh to Talyllyn Railwayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Talyllyn Railway by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    8h 3m
    £89–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    16h 27m
    £72–114

  3. Drive  302.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Talyllyn Railwaycar car 302.9 mi
    5h 51m
    £76–109

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain train
    7h 55m
    £76–168

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    8h 48m
    £110–180

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain train
    8h 32m
    £74–179

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    10h 13m
    £108–244

Edinburgh to Talyllyn Railway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Talyllyn Railway, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Talyllyn Railway via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and High Street in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Talyllyn Railway via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Wharf Station in around 16h 27m.

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