What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 which costs £25 - £110 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Wales. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kiveton Bridge via Doncaster and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wales?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wales is 264 miles. The road distance is 227.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wales without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Wales?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wales train from?

Edinburgh to Wales train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Wales?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 16m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, which costs £25 - £110 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Wales train arrive?

Edinburgh to Wales train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wales is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 16m
£86–198
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
6h 15m
£25–110
Drive 225.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Walescar 225.9 mi
4h 21m
£55–79
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 30m
£70–190
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 27m
£140–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
6h 48m
£45–110
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 New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 26m
£82–174
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 New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 6m
£83–196

Edinburgh to Wales by train

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Distance: 262.4 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wales, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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