How to get from
Cardiff to Edinburgh
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Compare prices to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh
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- Prices shown from Cardiff to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Cardiff to Edinburgh
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh costs only € 50 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 8h 16m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
€ 66
Average duration
8h 16m
Departure time
08:42 - 10:19
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€ 50
Average duration
14h 18m
Departure time
06:05 - 07:20
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Wednesday, with an average price of € 66.
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€ 63
What is the cheapest day to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of € 50.
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From Cardiff to Edinburgh: Travel Information
Companies operating from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Find stations and airports near Cardiff and Edinburgh
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Cardiff Central
Cardiff Bay
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Brunstane
Kingsknowe
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
Cardiff Castle Street
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
FAQ – How to Get from Cardiff to Edinburgh
How far is it from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The distance from Cardiff to Edinburgh is about 506km (314 mi).How to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
There are 3 modes of transport available from Cardiff to Edinburgh, including Flights Trains Buses.What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Trains, with an average journey time of 8h 16m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 14h 18m.What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of € 50. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around € 66 on avergae.Flights costs around € 145 on average.Where do trips from Cardiff to Edinburgh usually depart and arrive?
Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Edinburgh: Flights usually departs from Cardiff Airport and arrives at Edinburgh Airport Trains usually departs from Cardiff Queen Street and arrives at Edinburgh (Waverley) Buses usually departs from Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station .When is the cheapest time to buy tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: CardifftoEdinburghTrains is usually the cheapest at Wednesday, with an average price of € 66 CardifftoEdinburghBuses is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of € 50 .Is there a time difference between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
The time difference between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 0m.