How to travel from Edinburgh to Wales

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Wales

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 195 miles (315 km)

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$33

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$93

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$118

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6h 12m

Average total duration

5h 42m

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4h 11m

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4h 17m

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3h 47m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Edinburgh to Wales

How to get from Edinburgh to Wales by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Wales is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:55AM6h30
Edinburgh
03:25PMWales
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:55AM6h30
Edinburgh
03:25PMWales
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:40PM5h20
Edinburgh
05:00AMWales
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:35PM7h25
Edinburgh
05:00AMWales
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Wales

Travel to Wales easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Wales.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Wales including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Wales is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Wales:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Wales costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Wales costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Wales is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Wales take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 46m.

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Wales is approximately 195 miles (315 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Wales is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Wales as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Wales:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Wales, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Wales by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Wales by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Wales by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Wales:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Wales often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wales and these popular destinations at a great price.

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