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

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There are 9 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 Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 35m
    £56–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    11h 47m
    £37–122

  3. Drive 367.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cardiff Castlecar car 367.1 mi
    7h 13m
    £90–130

  4. 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 39m
    £40–126

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    7h 14m
    £65–280

  6. 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 27m
    £90–180

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

    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 24m
    £47–181

  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
    6h 1m
    £56–192

  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 51m
    £42–202

Edinburgh to Cardiff Castle by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage 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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cardiff Castle via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 11h 47m.

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