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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Cardiff from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
£63
tomorrow
£41
Wednesday
£35
Thursday
£40
Friday
£50
Saturday
£42
Sunday
£48

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 16h 5m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 00:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £63
National Express 18h 0m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 05:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £63
National Express 14h 55m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £63
FlixBus 15h 0m 22:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £70
FlixBus 15h 40m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £79

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 40m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £41
FlixBus 14h 30m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 01:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £41
FlixBus 14h 55m 20:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £41
National Express 14h 55m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £48
National Express 16h 5m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 00:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £50

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 30m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 01:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £35
FlixBus 14h 55m 20:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £35
FlixBus 15h 0m 22:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £35
National Express 16h 40m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £36
National Express 18h 0m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 05:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £36

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 30m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 01:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £40
FlixBus 15h 0m 22:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £42
FlixBus 15h 40m 09:05 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £43
National Express 18h 0m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 05:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £45
National Express 16h 5m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 00:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £48

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 16h 5m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 00:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £50
National Express 18h 0m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 05:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £50
FlixBus 14h 30m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 01:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £53
National Express 15h 20m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £55
FlixBus 15h 0m 22:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 13:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Penrith, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 44m
      0
      21:31
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Coach Stop
      02:30
      Penrith
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      12h 40m
      0
      02:35
      Penrith
      Train Station
      15:15
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £26
    Travel time is 3h 14m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 55m 20:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 11:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £42
FlixBus 13h 30m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £43
National Express 16h 5m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 00:50 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £54
National Express 15h 20m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £55
FlixBus 15h 35m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Carlisle, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      19h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      00:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      13h 20m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      15:15
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £26
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 35m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 15:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £48
National Express 15h 20m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 13h 55m 22:05 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £56
FlixBus 13h 30m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop  Economy £57
National Express 18h 0m 11:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 05:45 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Carlisle, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      19h 0m
      0
      20:15
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      00:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      13h 20m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      15:15
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £26
    Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Cardiff is £31 on 12/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 33 coaches from Edinburgh to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Cardiff, with 31 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 9 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff starting from £31!

Cheapest Bus £31
Fastest Bus 13h 30m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 497.2 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
£63
Tuesday 05/05
£41
Wednesday 06/05
£35
Thursday 07/05
£40
Friday 08/05
£50
Saturday 09/05
£42
Sunday 10/05
£48
Monday 11/05
£33
Tuesday 12/05
£31
Wednesday 13/05
£31
Thursday 14/05
£36
Friday 15/05
£40
Saturday 16/05
£42
Sunday 17/05
£51
Monday 18/05
£38
Tuesday 19/05
£33
Wednesday 20/05
£34
Thursday 21/05
£34
Friday 22/05
£48
Saturday 23/05
£45
Sunday 24/05
£51
Monday 25/05
£38
Tuesday 26/05
£36
Wednesday 27/05
£35
Thursday 28/05
£36
Friday 29/05
£38
Saturday 30/05
£43
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £48.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff, with £35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £35.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Edinburgh to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £36
Fastest Coach 13h 45m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Last Coach 22:05
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 03/05/2026

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Cardiff

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £35
Fastest Coach 13h 30m
Earliest Coach 09:05
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 03/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Edinburgh and Cardiff.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Edinburgh to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Cardiff bus

How much does a Edinburgh - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Cardiff bus trip is available from £31 and takes 14h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

The connection Edinburgh to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £31 to £105. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Cardiff is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Cardiff is provided by FlixBus and takes 13h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Edinburgh at 08:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Edinburgh and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Edinburgh and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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