What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 14h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Docks and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Nat West Building and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardiff North Road and John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cardiff Docks and Edinburgh is 382 miles. The road distance is 370.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £95 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh bus from?

Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2653+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 36m
£97–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
14h 3m
£41–75
Drive 368 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Docks to Edinburghcar 368 mi
7h 15m
£92–133
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 43m
£55–131
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 32m
£147–252
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 36m
£232–342
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 38m
£67–166
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 4m
£94–175
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 8m
£70–210

Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh by bus and train

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff Docks to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 379.9 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Cardiff Docks, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Lloyd George Avenue to Edinburgh Waverley via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6, Cardiff Central, and Crewe in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nat West Building to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Canal Street JF, Cardiff North Road, and John Dobson Street in around 14h 3m.

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