How to travel from Edinburgh to Saint Davids, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Saint Davids is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Saint Davids by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
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Drive

Drive to St Davids Cathedral.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Saint Davids

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Saint Davids by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).

The distance between Edinburgh and Saint Davids is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 17h 25m to get from Edinburgh and Saint Davids by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Saint Davids is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Saint Davids, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Saint Davids. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Saint Davids. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Saint Davids. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Haverfordwest and St David's Nun Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Saint Davids. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Saint Davids. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saint Davids is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Saint Davids. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Saint Davids is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 25m and will usually cost around £26 ($31).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Saint Davids

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Saint Davids

Transport options from Edinburgh to Saint Davids
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train + 4 similar
5h 20m
£235($280)
5 times a week715km (444 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
£175($210)
every 4 hours796km (494 miles)
Train and Plane6h 55m
£165($200)
every 4 hours877km (545 miles)
Fly to Exeter (EXT), train7h 15m
£405($480)
every 4 hours987km (613 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train7h 15m
£195($230)
every 4 hours803km (499 miles)
Bus
17h 25m
£26($31)
once daily973km (605 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
£110($130)
on demand636km (395 miles)

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Airports near Saint Davids

The following major airports near Saint Davids offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Saint Davids
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Saint Davids