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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Queensway
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$46.83
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$278.47
Train from Reading to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$227.84

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newport
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$151.89
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$177.21
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$20.25

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea is to bus which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 14h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Newport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Swansea via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Swansea?

The distance between Edinburgh and Swansea is 683 km. The road distance is 609.5 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $195.65 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Swansea?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swansea bus from?

Edinburgh to Swansea bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swansea train from?

Edinburgh to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Swansea?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swansea is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $195.65 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swansea bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Swansea bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swansea train arrive?

Edinburgh to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Swansea is 609 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Swansea?

Book your Edinburgh to Swansea train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1143+ hotels available in Swansea. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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