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There are 9 ways to get from St David's to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 58m
    £126–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    12h 6m
    £52–87

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    8h 49m
    £115–223

  4. Drive 366.9 mi

    1. Drive from St David's to Edinburghcar car 366.9 mi
    7h 12m
    £90–129

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4h 21m
    £62–155

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 33m
    £240–350

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 11m
    £58–180

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 7m
    £99–189

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 42m
    £81–214

St David's to Edinburgh by foot and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between St David's, Cardiff, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from St David's to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St David's to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff North Road and John Dobson Street in around 12h 6m.

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