Trains from Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) from £47.20*

Trains from Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) from £47.20*

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Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley), starting from £47.20 and averaging £144.50. The entire journey takes no more than 5h 59m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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05:38
Cardiff Central
12:20
Edinburgh (Waverley)
6h 42m, No directTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast
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05:38
Cardiff Central
13:32
Edinburgh (Waverley)
7h 54m, No directTransport for WalesTransPennine Express
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05:54
Cardiff Central
12:20
Edinburgh (Waverley)
6h 26m, No directGreat Western RailwayCrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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05:54
Cardiff Central
13:05
Edinburgh (Waverley)
7h 11m, No directGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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06:40
Cardiff Central
13:32
Edinburgh (Waverley)
6h 52m, No directCrossCountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express
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06:40
Cardiff Central
14:09
Paris
7h 29m, No directCrossCountry
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Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) train route details

The Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) train ticket is £47.20. The average travel time is 5h 59m, covering a distance of approximately 498 miles. There are usually 40 daily trains provided by CrossCountry,Avanti West Coast,Transport for Wales. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
04:35
Last train
Last train
21:15
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 59m
Distance
Distance
498 miles
Price
Price
£47.20*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) train travel guide

Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) train travel guide

Arriving in Edinburgh (Waverley)

Trains running from Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) will typically take around at least 5h 59m and there are approximately 40 trains running everyday.

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Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer group save options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Travelling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley) can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak time usually starts at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, off-peak time typically begins at 09:00.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Edinburgh (Waverley). You can choose the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

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