There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m£58–178Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 54m£31–62Drive 225.6 mi
- Drive from Wales to Edinburghcar 225.6 mi
4h 21m£57–81Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 48m£73–168Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m£113–183Bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
7h 43m£33–58Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 41m£71–178Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 2m£82–237
Wales to Edinburgh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Castle Street/CG22 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Wales and Edinburgh is 264 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Wales to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Wales to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Wales to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Wales to Edinburgh is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Wales, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £80–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £21–120
Train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Wales to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Edinburgh is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Wales to Edinburgh.
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