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How to get fromCardiff to Scottish Parliament Buildingby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Scottish Parliament Building 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 2m
    £57–236

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    11h 36m
    £30–82

  3. Drive 367.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Scottish Parliament Buildingcar367.5 mi
    7h 11m
    £91–131

  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 25m
    £57–157

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleytrainCardiff Central - Edinburgh
    7h 37m
    £50–360

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus183 / ...
    12h 37m
    £34–101

  7. 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 26m
    £75–195

  8. 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 8m
    £62–217

  9. 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 22m
    £68–195

  10. 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 43m
    £62–241

Cardiff to Scottish Parliament Building by train and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Scottish Parliament Building, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Scottish Parliament Building via Crewe and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Scottish Parliament Building via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 11h 36m.

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