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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Kingsway K14, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Pontypool and Edinburgh is 366 miles. The road distance is 349.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Cwmbran which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Edinburgh bus from?

Pontypool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Edinburgh train from?

Pontypool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh is to train via Cwmbran which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Pontypool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Pontypool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Pontypool to Edinburgh train arrive?

Pontypool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Edinburgh is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Pontypool to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3005+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Pontypool to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Pontypool to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cwmbran
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 19m
£118–238
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 52m
£52–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 40m
£53–99
Drive 347.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Edinburghcar 347.7 mi
6h 49m
£85–123
Bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 9m
£55–131
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 29m
£117–233
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
8h 59m
£244–345
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 29m
£95–185
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 27m
£75–205

Pontypool to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 364.2 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Park Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Crewe in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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