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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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price | €83 Average price |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Wales by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Wales is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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