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

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Finch Square A and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Rose and Crown, Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cardigan and Edinburgh is 403 miles. The road distance is 356.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardigan to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 27m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Cardigan to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Edinburgh bus from?

Cardigan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Morris Travel, depart from Finch Square A station.

Where does the Cardigan to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cardigan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Morris Travel, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Edinburgh is 357 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Cardigan to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cardigan to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardigan to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 27m
£58–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9460
2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station112
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
4. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
16h 22m
Drive 354.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardigan to Edinburgh354.5 mi
7h 6m
£87–125
Bus, train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen station
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
8h 23m
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
11h 13m
£64–152
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
9h 18m
£61–147
Bus, train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen station
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 12m
Bus, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen station
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
7h 59m
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 6m
£66–212
Bus, train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen station
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
5. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 49m

Cardigan to Edinburgh by bus and train

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10h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Finch Square A to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9, Rose and Crown, Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 16h 22m.

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