Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Cardiff Castleby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Cardiff Castle

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Castle 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.

  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 38m
    £127–234

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 12m
    £59–181

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    11h 31m
    £67–144

  4. Drive 367.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cardiff Castlecar car 367.1 mi
    7h 14m
    £90–130

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 31m
    £62–158

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    7h 14m
    £240–340

  7. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 29m
    £145–255

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 59m
    £94–192

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 42m
    £83–216

Edinburgh to Cardiff Castle by train and foot

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Castle via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cardiff Castle via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 11h 31m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers