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How to travel from Edinburgh to Wales

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Travel Information between Edinburgh and Wales

distanceDistance195 miles (315 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$14 - $66
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $14 (€13) • 5 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $39 (€35) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus, easyJet or CrossCountry

Travel 195 miles (315 km) by train, bus or flight from Edinburgh to Wales. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus, easyJet or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Edinburgh to Wales.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Wales

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 60 13Cheapest 35
Average price 118 30Cheapest 86
Average duration3h 46m5h 20m1h 10m
Direct Options
First departure5:48 AM1:05 AM5:45 AM
Last departure8:27 PM11:40 PM9:45 PM
No. of daily departures1723
Companies
  • Cross Country
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Megabus
  • FlixBus
  • easyJet
  • Flybe

Travel options
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
11:40PM5h20
Edinburgh
05:00AMWales
$341One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:40PM5h20
Edinburgh
05:00AMWales
$341One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
11:40PM5h20
Edinburgh
05:00AMWales
$341One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
09:05AM6h30
Edinburgh
03:35PMWales
$411One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
11:00AM5h50
Edinburgh
04:50PMWales
$431One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:35PM5h35
Edinburgh
04:10AMWales
$521One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Edinburgh to Wales on easyJet, FlixBus and CrossCountry travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next travel to Wales from Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Wales

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options between Edinburgh and Wales. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Wales from Edinburgh is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€13).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Edinburgh to Wales:

        A bus is $24 (€22) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Wales costing on average $39 (€35).

        Taking a bus costs $52 (€47) less than taking a train, which costs on average $66 (€60) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel between Edinburgh and Wales is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 5 h 20 min.

        Taking a train requires on average 3 h 46 min of travel time.

        Wales is approximately 195 miles (315 km) away from Edinburgh.

        The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Wales is:

        • Around 2 buses per day.
        • 3 flights a day.
        • Around 17 trains per day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Wales:

          The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Wales:

          • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink for buses to Wales. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Edinburgh to Wales tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
          • Travel with easyJet to go to Wales by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find easyJet Edinburgh to Wales tickets on Omio for $39 (€35).
          • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express or Cross Country for trains to Wales. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER Edinburgh to Wales tickets on Omio for $66 (€60).

          Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Wales with the following travel companies:

          • Direct bus available with Megabus 2 direct buses per day.
          • Direct flight available with easyJet 3 direct flights per day.

          Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Wales as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Edinburgh and Wales.

          Many of our customers who book a trip from Edinburgh to Wales often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Glasgow or Dublin. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Edinburgh and Wales itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Wales and any of these top destinations today!

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