Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 39 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
---|---|---|
€57 Average price Cheapest | €208 Average price | €178 Average price |
15h 21m Average duration 14h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:15 PM Cardiff | 14h10 | 5:25 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Cardiff | 15h00 | 7:15 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Cardiff | 14h45 | 7:05 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Cardiff | 18h35 | 3:50 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
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![]() | 2:20 AM Cardiff | 15h35 | 5:55 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Cardiff | 14h25 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€35) |
Buses per day 4 |
Bus providers 3 |
Fastest bus 13h 15m |
First bus 03:15 |
Last bus 22:10 |
You can travel by bus to Edinburgh from Cardiff with National Express, FlixBus and Megabus for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff - Edinburgh bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
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