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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Wales

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Wales

Cheapest
4 h 17 min
Car
363 km.
from $19
Other
6 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
315 km.
from $101.36
5 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
315 km.
from $172.01
6 h 18 min
Train, Plane
315 km.
from $196.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$37.97

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$48.10

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield,
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$50.63
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newport
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 7h 31m.

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 18m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

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 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wales?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wales is 443 km. The road distance is 364 km.

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 44m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Wales?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wales is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wales bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wales is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Edinburgh to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Wales. Prices start at $50.70 per night.
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