How to get from Swansea to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Swansea to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 300 miles (484 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $69 - $79 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $69 (€62) • 20 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $79 (€71) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or easyJet |
Travel 300 miles (484 km) by bus or flight between Swansea and Edinburgh. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $69 (€62). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Swansea to Edinburgh.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $27 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next travel between Swansea and Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Swansea - Edinburgh travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
There are 2 ways to get from Swansea to Edinburgh: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $69 (€62) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $79 (€71).
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Swansea is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 20 h 55 min on average.
The distance from Swansea to Edinburgh is approximately 300 miles (484 km).
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Edinburgh from Swansea as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Swansea to Edinburgh:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Swansea to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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