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How to get fromCardiff University to University of Edinburghby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 12m
    £69–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationbusM19
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus900
    12h 6m
    £31–52

  3. Drive 366.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff University to University of Edinburghcar366.8 mi
    7h 8m
    £93–133

  4. 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)planeBRS - EDI
    4h 31m
    £51–133

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleytrainCardiff Central - Edinburgh
    7h 47m
    £60–550

  6. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeCWL - EDI
    4h 40m
    £75–195

  7. 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)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    5h 19m
    £56–193

  8. 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)planeBHX - EDI
    5h 24m
    £69–201

  9. 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)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    5h 53m
    £56–227

Cardiff University to University of Edinburgh by foot and train

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff University, Wales and University of Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to University of Edinburgh via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to University of Edinburgh via Kingsway GD, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 12h 6m.

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