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

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CrewetrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 30m
    £56–256

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
    11h 44m
    £30–91

  3. Drive 367.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cardiff Castlecar367.1 mi
    7h 10m
    £90–130

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4h 39m
    £42–130

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff CentraltrainEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
    7h 14m
    £65–550

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus111 / ...
    13h 19m
    £31–95

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeEDI - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4h 38m
    £74–186

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeGLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 18m
    £50–190

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 1m
    £62–192

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeNCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 53m
    £49–206

Edinburgh to Cardiff Castle by train and foot

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cardiff Castle via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station, and Kingsway GD in around 11h 44m.

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