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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 an average ticket price of kr363 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr363, while a train costs an average of kr1333.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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kr363 Average price Cheapest | kr1009 Average price | kr1333 Average price | kr1657 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Wales:
A bus is kr646 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Wales costing on average kr1009.
A bus is kr970 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Wales costing on average kr1333.
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around kr363 compared to roughly kr1657 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr1294. The journey takes 5h 54m versus 4h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Wales
How to get from Edinburgh to Wales by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Wales is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:05 AM5h50Edinburgh, Bus Station4:55 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchangekr2161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:05 AM5h50Edinburgh, Bus Station4:55 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchangekr2161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U23357:25 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport8:35 PMBirmingham International Airportkr5001One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G894119:00 AM3h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:54 PMKiveton Bridge (KIV)kr9141One-way2 transfers - G08186+G01184+G894119:00 AM3h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:57 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)kr9141One-way2 transfers
- G08180 · L01628+G894128:00 AM4h19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:19 PMKiveton Park station (KVP)kr10851One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM5h15Edinburgh, Bus Station4:45 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchangekr2221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 AM6h15Edinburgh, Bus Station3:20 PMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchangekr2221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:33 PM6h12Edinburgh, Drum Brae South4:45 AMSheffield, Meadowhall Interchangekr2281One-way1 transfer
- U23316:25 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport7:40 AMBirmingham International Airportkr4861One-way0 transfers
- U29183:40 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport4:50 PMBirmingham International Airportkr6351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Wales:
A bus is kr646 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Wales costing on average kr1009.
A bus is kr970 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Wales costing on average kr1333.
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 13 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.
- 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Wales by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wales by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Wales by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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