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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 DKK 739. Trains start at DKK 452. Buses start at DKK 432.

Trains
DKK 452|6h 5m
Flights
DKK 739|3h 30m
Buses
DKK 432|14h 5m
DKK 452
DKK 452
DKK 546
DKK 452
DKK 452
DKK 452
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CrossCountry
Cheapest
06:40
7h 30m
14:10
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
DKK 452
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1 stop
Transport for Wales
Fastest
09:53
6h 25m
16:18
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
DKK 546
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1 stop

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CrossCountry
08:45
7h 22m
16:07
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
DKK 452
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1 stop
CrossCountry
10:45
7h 24m
18:09
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
DKK 452
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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 DKK 316 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 7h 47m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains Fastest
Average price DKK 436
Average duration7h 47m
Departure Time13:53 - 11:37
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Average price DKK 1,133
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Bus
Buses Cheapest
Average price DKK 316
Average duration14h 46m
Departure Time16:15 - 08:15
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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 Tuesday, with an average price of DKK 436.

DKK 507
DKK 471
DKK 436
DKK 400
    Cheapest
  • DKK 507
    Jun 29
  • DKK 436
    Jun 30
  • DKK 462
    Jul 1
  • DKK 485
    Jul 2
  • DKK 507
    Jun 26
  • DKK 507
    Jun 27
  • DKK 507
    Jun 28

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 DKK 316.

DKK 316
  • DKK 316
    Jun 29
  • DKK 316
    Jun 30
  • DKK 316
    Jul 1
  • DKK 316
    Jul 2
  • DKK 316
    Jun 26
  • DKK 316
    Jun 27
  • DKK 316
    Jun 28

From Cardiff to Edinburgh: Travel Information

Companies operating from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
FlixBus

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Popular airports near Cardiff

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

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Popular bus stations near Edinburgh

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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 7h 47m. 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 DKK 316. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around DKK 436 on avergae.Flights costs around DKK 1,133 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 Tuesday, with an average price of DKK 436 CardifftoEdinburghBuses is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of DKK 316 .
  • The time difference between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 0h.

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