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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chester via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Llangollen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Llangollen is 261 miles. The road distance is 255.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen without a car is to train and line 1 bus and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Llangollen train from?

Edinburgh to Llangollen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Llangollen train arrive?

Edinburgh to Llangollen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Llangollen is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Edinburgh to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 770+ hotels available in Llangollen.

Edinburgh to Llangollen - 6 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Llangollen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 1 bus, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bridge End Hotelbus 5 / ...
5h 38m
£81–132
Drive 254.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Llangollencar 254.1 mi
4h 42m
£63–91
Fly to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Wrexham Generaltrain
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bridge End Hotelbus
8h 16m
£82–206
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 39m
£80–136
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wrexham Generaltrain
7h 29m
£64–154
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
9h 14m
£78–196

Edinburgh to Llangollen by train and bus

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.9 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Llangollen, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bridge End Hotel via Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 39m.

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