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Cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff will cost around $ 43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 31.
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Bus times from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Fastest Journey
14 h 10 m
Average
17 h 7 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
497 km
Of the 4 buses that leave Edinburgh for Cardiff every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 497 km distance in an average of 17 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff
 | Distance | 308 miles (497 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 14 h 10 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $36 (€32) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | National Express or Flixbus |
Buses from Edinburgh to Cardiff cover the 308 miles (497 km) long trip taking on average 14 h 10 min with our travel partners like National Express or Flixbus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $23 (€21), but the average price of bus tickets is $36 (€32). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Bus providers: National Express and FlixBus from Edinburgh to Cardiff
You can travel by bus to Cardiff from Edinburgh with National Express and FlixBus for as low as $23 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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 Edinburgh - Cardiff 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.
- Average Price: $23
These are National Express' ticket policies for COVID-19 for the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Travel Tips: Bus to Cardiff from Edinburgh
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When departing from Edinburgh, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, North Bridge and Edinburgh, York Place (Stop YJ). When arriving in Cardiff, you can end your trip in bus stations like Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, University and Cardiff, Gorsedd Gardens Rd / Museum Ave.
Omio customers book a bus from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens most frequently for this route.
Where is the departure bus station in Edinburgh located? Where is the arrival bus station in Cardiff located?
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this trip, called Edinburgh Waverley, is located 0.4 miles (659 m) from the city center of Edinburgh.
The most popular arrival bus station, Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, is located 0.5 miles (844 m) away from the city center of Cardiff.
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