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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 Cardiff to Edinburgh will cost around $ 338 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 288.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 22 m
Average
7 h
Trains per day
6
Distance
497 km
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
Distance | 308 miles (497 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 22 min | |
Average train ticket price | $213 (€190) | |
Train frequency | 7 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Cross Country, Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Cardiff to Edinburgh cover the 308 miles (497 km) long route taking on average 6 h 22 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $213 (€190), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $119 (€106). Travelers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Travel to Edinburgh from Cardiff from $119 (€106) with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Cardiff to Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Book your CrossCountry Cardiff to Edinburgh train with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check CrossCountry up-to-date train schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Cardiff to Edinburgh routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable CrossCountry train tickets online that fit your budget. The distance to Edinburgh from Cardiff is 308 miles (497 km), and the best price for a one-way Cardiff - Edinburgh CrossCountry train ticket starts at $240 (€215) if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your CrossCountry ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by train. Waiting in a line at the train station to purchase your train ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your train tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with CrossCountry!
These are CrossCountry's ticket policies for COVID-19 for the train between Cardiff and Edinburgh:
During the week, rail service from Cardiff to Edinburgh runs 3 times an hour from 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one peak fare period occurring before 9:00 a.m. As direct journeys are not possible for this 6 to 7.5-hour journey, passengers should expect to transfer 1 to 3 times at stations such as Crewe, Lancaster, Bristol, Birmingham, and/or Preston. On the weekend, service slows slightly, with 1 to 2 trains departing per hour between 5:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and one train departing per hour from shortly after 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Passengers should be aware that some weekend connections can take up to 8 hours to reach Edinburgh. Rail services on this route are operated by Arriva Trains Wales, First Great Western, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains.
Return trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff are also available.
Tenth most populous city in the United Kingdom, Cardiff is the capital and driving economic force of Wales. The city's extensive cultural history is evidenced in the varying architectural styles recalling Roman and Norman influences as well as exposing the impact of the industrial revolution. Points of interest include the Welsh National Museum, the Pierhead Building, and the Millennium Stadium. Visitors should also be sure to check out the Cardiff Castle in the centre of the city.
As the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh attracts approximately 13 million visitors every year. Home to four major universities and a thriving cultural scene, it was the first city to be bestowed with the honour of UNESCO City of Literature. Visitors should be sure to check out both the Royal Mile and the church of St-Giles in the Old Town and the National Gallery of Scotland in the New Town. The city fills with artists in August for the alternative Edinburgh Festival Fringe which is an incredible cultural experience not to be missed.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Cardiff Central, is located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city center of Cardiff.
The most popular arrival train station, Edinburgh Waverley, is located 0.4 miles (659 m) away from the city center of Edinburgh.
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