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You can get from Cardiff to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
To get from Cardiff to Edinburgh on May 20 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 308 miles (497 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $37 - $202 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $37 (€33) • 13 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $118 (€106) • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Loganair or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 308 miles (497 km) by bus, flight or train from Cardiff to Edinburgh. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $37 (€33). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, Loganair or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
There are 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh including taking a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $37 (€33) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
A bus is $81 (€73) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh costing on average $118 (€106).
A bus is generally $164 (€148) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $202 (€181) from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
The fastest way from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 13 h 55 min.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 6 h 22 min of travel time.
Edinburgh is approximately 308 miles (497 km) away from Cardiff.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Cardiff as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to Edinburgh:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
Before traveling from Cardiff to Edinburgh, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Cardiff to Edinburgh tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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