How to get from
Edinburgh to Cardiff
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Compare prices to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff
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- Prices shown from Edinburgh to Cardiff are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Edinburgh to Cardiff
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff costs only £36 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 7h 58m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains Fastest
Average price £45
Average duration7h 58m
Departure Time06:02 - 11:07
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Buses Cheapest
Average price £36
Average duration14h 39m
Departure Time10:35 - 15:15
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Cardiff is Wednesday, with an average price of £45.
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What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
For a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Cardiff, fares are lowest in February (£65) and highest in August (£182).
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff is Monday, with an average price of £36.
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From Edinburgh to Cardiff: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Edinburgh and Cardiff
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Newcraighall
Brunstane
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Central
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS) Nearby
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
Cardiff Castle Street
FAQ – How to Get from Edinburgh to Cardiff
What’s the distance between Edinburgh and Cardiff?
It’s about 506km (314 mi) from Edinburgh to Cardiff.How do I get from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
You can travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff is by Trains, with an average journey time of 7h 58m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 14h 39m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff is by Buses, with an average price of £36. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £45 on avergae.Flights costs around £118 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Edinburgh and Cardiff?
When traveling from Edinburgh to Cardiff, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Edinburgh Airport and arrives at Cardiff Airport , Trains typically departs from Edinburgh (Waverley) and arrives at Cardiff Bay , Buses typically departs from Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station and arrives at Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road .When should you book tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are usually cheapest (February), with an average price of £65 Flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of £45 Flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of £36 .Are Edinburgh and Cardiff in the same time zone?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Cardiff is 0m.