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 £29 - £120 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.

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 24m.

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 Sheffield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wales?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wales is 277 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 which takes 4h 33m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Wales?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, which costs £29 - £120 and takes 6h 24m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield 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.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1438+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 33m
£144–199
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
6h 24m
£30–114
Drive 225.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Walescar 225.9 mi
4h 21m
£56–81
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 40m
£74–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
6h 54m
£49–113
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 11m
£80–194

Edinburgh to Wales by train and bus

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Distance: 275.5 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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