How to get from
Cardiff to Edinburgh
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SAR 177|5h 59m
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SAR 199|12h 5m
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Avanti West Coast16:16
6h 5m
22:21
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
SAR 326
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1 stop
Avanti West Coast16:16
5h 59m
22:15
Cardiff CentralHaymarket
SAR 916
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1 stop
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CrossCountry14:45
7h 29m
22:14
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
SAR 424
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Transport for Wales13:53
6h 31m
20:24
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
SAR 624
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- Prices shown from Cardiff to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh costs only SAR 182 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 7h 23m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
SAR 198
Average duration
7h 23m
Departure Time
06:51 - 22:14
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
SAR 182
Average duration
15h 12m
Departure Time
08:20 - 17:15
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Tuesday, with an average price of SAR 198.
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SAR 198
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of SAR 182.
SAR 182
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Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Central
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Newcraighall
Brunstane
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
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Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
How to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh: FAQs
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How far is it from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The distance from Cardiff to Edinburgh is about 506 km (314 mi). -
How can I get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh, including Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Trains, with an average journey time of 7h 23m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 15h 12m. -
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of SAR 182. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around SAR 198 on avergae.Flights costs around SAR 723 on average. -
Where do you usually depart from and arrive at when traveling from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
When traveling from Cardiff to Edinburgh, travelers usually depart from and arrive at the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cardiff Airport and arrives at Edinburgh Airport , Trains typically departs from Cardiff Bay and arrives at Edinburgh (Waverley) , Buses typically departs from Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station . -
When is the cheapest time to book tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: CardifftoEdinburghTrains is usually the cheapest at Tuesday, with an average price of SAR 198 CardifftoEdinburghBuses is usually the cheapest at Monday, with an average price of SAR 182 . -
Is there a time difference between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
The time difference between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 0m.