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From Cardiff to Edinburgh

Compare prices to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Search for tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh in the next 7 days. Flights start at PLN 233. Trains start at PLN 262. Buses start at PLN 178.

Trains
PLN 262|6h 5m
Flights
PLN 233|4h 15m
Buses
PLN 178|12h 5m
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CrossCountry
Cheapest
06:40
7h 30m
14:10
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
PLN 262
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1 stop
Transport for Wales
Fastest
16:16
6h 5m
22:21
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
PLN 316
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1 stop

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CrossCountry
08:45
7h 22m
16:07
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
PLN 262
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1 stop
CrossCountry
09:45
7h 24m
17:09
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
PLN 262
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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 PLN 181 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 6h 56m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains Fastest
Average price PLN 264
Average duration6h 56m
Departure Time05:48 - 18:10
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Average price PLN 659
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Bus
Buses Cheapest
Average price PLN 181
Average duration14h 46m
Departure Time06:05 - 17:15
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· 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?

Average train fares from Cardiff to Edinburgh for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of PLN 264.

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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus?

The average price of a bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh found by Trip.com users over the next 7 days.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of PLN 181.

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From Cardiff to Edinburgh: Travel Information

Companies operating from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry
Transport for Wales
FlixBus
National Express Limited

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Popular train stations near Cardiff

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Popular train stations near Edinburgh

Edinburgh (Waverley) Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Popular airports near Cardiff

Cardiff Airport (CWL) Cardiff United Kingdom
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Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Popular bus stations near Cardiff

Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road Cardiff United Kingdom
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) Cardiff United Kingdom
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Popular bus stations near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh North Bridge Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Waterloo Place Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop Edinburgh United Kingdom

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FAQ – How to Get from Cardiff to Edinburgh

  • How far is it from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    The distance from Cardiff to Edinburgh is about 506 km (314 miles).
  • There are 3 modes of transport available from Cardiff to Edinburgh, including Flights Trains Buses.
  • The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Trains, with an average journey time of 6h 56m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 14h 46m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of PLN 181. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around PLN 264 on avergae.Flights costs around PLN 659 on average.
  • 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 Bay and arrives at Edinburgh (Waverley) Buses usually departs from Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station .
  • 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 Monday, with an average price of PLN 264 CardifftoEdinburghBuses is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of PLN 181 .
  • The time difference between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 0h.

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