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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 371 miles. The road distance is 369.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 48m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Edinburgh bus from?

Cardiff to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Edinburgh train from?

Cardiff to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 48m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cardiff to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cardiff to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Edinburgh is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Cardiff to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
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 3m
£48–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
11h 39m
£33–103
Train via Crewe
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 / ...
6h 48m
£64–204
Drive 367.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Edinburghcar 367.5 mi
7h 14m
£89–128
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
4h 55m
£53–127
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
5h 2m
£54–190
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
5h 24m
£43–203
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 24m
£50–550
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
7h 35m
£66–167

Cardiff to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 369.3 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 39m.

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