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What is the best way to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
12h 0m
£45
£65
14
Train
6h 5m
£53
£139
12
Flight
1h 15m
£15
£109
28

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Cardiff?

You can reach Edinburgh with just £15 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £54
Saturday
from £37
Sunday
from £15
Monday
from £26
Tuesday
from £30
Wednesday
from £19
Thursday
from £71

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    19h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • National Express
    13h 34m
    0
    18:31
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £71
  • National Express
    14h 5m
    0
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £74
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    17:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £62
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £65
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    14:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £86
  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    21:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £173
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Transport for Wales
    6h 5m
    0
    16:16
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    22:21
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £68
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 31m
    0
    13:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    20:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £78
  • CrossCountry
    7h 25m
    0
    10:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    18:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £107
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 50m
    0
    12:50
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    19:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £222

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    7h 50m
    0
    23:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £37
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    07:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • Jet2.com
    6h 45m
    0
    14:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £107
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    19h 30m
    0
    12:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £227
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    12h 43m
    0
    07:32
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    13h 35m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    19h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £63
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    7h 25m
    0
    09:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    17:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £108
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 59m
    0
    09:19
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    16:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £144
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 25m
    0
    09:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    16:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £162
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 48m
    0
    08:51
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    15:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £205

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:50
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £15
  • Loganair
    1h 35m
    0
    20:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £112
  • Ryanair
    4h 35m
    0
    08:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    13:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £123
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    24h 10m
    0
    19:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £185
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    15h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    14h 35m
    0
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    05:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53
  • National Express
    16h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £57

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    10:50
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    16h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    15h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £30
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £35
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    13:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £42
  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    16:05
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £151
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    08:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53
  • National Express
    19h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £19
  • Ryanair
    6h 5m
    0
    07:55
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    14:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £62
  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    14:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    15:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £110
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    5h 35m
    0
    17:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £154
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    16h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    08:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    7h 30m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    14:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £53
  • CrossCountry
    7h 22m
    0
    08:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    16:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £53
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 26m
    0
    07:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    14:19
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £77
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 31m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £84

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £87
  • FlixBus
    15h 35m
    0
    14:50
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £133
  • National Express
    16h 45m
    0
    16:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    08:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £217
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Thomson Airways
    32h 45m
    0
    10:30
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Thomson Airways
    Economy
    from £113
  • Thomson Airways
    33h 20m
    0
    09:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Thomson Airways
    Economy
    from £113
  • KLM Cityhopper
    9h 35m
    0
    10:20
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £249
  • KLM Cityhopper
    13h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £250

What are the fastest trips from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Cardiff in just 1h 15m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 15m
Saturday
from 1h 20m
Sunday
from 1h 15m
Monday
from 1h 15m
Tuesday
from 1h 15m
Wednesday
from 1h 15m
Thursday
from 9h 35m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    17:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £62
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £65
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    14:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £86
  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    19:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    21:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £173
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Transport for Wales
    6h 5m
    0
    16:16
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    22:21
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £68
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 31m
    0
    13:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    20:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £78
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 44m
    0
    14:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    21:38
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £222
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 50m
    0
    12:50
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    19:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £222
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    13h 34m
    0
    18:31
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £71
  • National Express
    14h 5m
    0
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £74
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £84
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    07:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • KLM Cityhopper
    5h 45m
    0
    17:25
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    23:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £248
  • Jet2.com
    6h 45m
    0
    14:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £107
  • Ryanair
    7h 50m
    0
    23:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £37
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    6h 25m
    0
    09:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    16:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £162
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 45m
    0
    08:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    15:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £256
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 48m
    0
    08:51
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    15:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £205
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 59m
    0
    09:19
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    16:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £144
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    12h 43m
    0
    07:32
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    13h 35m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £63
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £63

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:50
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £15
  • Loganair
    1h 35m
    0
    20:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    22:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £112
  • Ryanair
    4h 35m
    0
    08:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    13:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £123
  • Aer Lingus
    19h 50m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £194
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    14h 35m
    0
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    15h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    05:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    14:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £61

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    10:50
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    14h 35m
    0
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    15h 40m
    0
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £35
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    13:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £42
  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    16:05
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £151
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £30
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    08:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £19
  • Loganair
    1h 30m
    0
    14:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    15:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £110
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    5h 35m
    0
    17:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £154
  • Ryanair
    6h 5m
    0
    07:55
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    14:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £62
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Transport for Wales
    6h 26m
    0
    07:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    14:19
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £77
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 26m
    0
    05:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £251
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 31m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £84
  • CrossCountry
    7h 22m
    0
    08:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    16:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £53
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    08:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • National Express
    12h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £67
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • KLM Cityhopper
    9h 35m
    0
    10:20
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £249
  • KLM Cityhopper
    13h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £250
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    15h 5m
    0
    17:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £250
  • Thomson Airways
    32h 45m
    0
    10:30
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Thomson Airways
    Economy
    from £113
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £87
  • FlixBus
    15h 35m
    0
    14:50
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £133
  • National Express
    16h 45m
    0
    16:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    08:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £217
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in Cardiff and Edinburgh?

In Cardiff, you will usually depart from Central Station, Dingle Road Train Station or Penarth Train Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at Waverley Train Station, Haymarket Coach Stop or Princes Street, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Cardiff? With 11 connections between 5 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cardiff and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £15 with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Edinburgh in just 1h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cardiff and Edinburgh are National Express, FlixBus and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cardiff and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Newlyn or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Cardiff Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between Cardiff and Edinburgh, are National Express, FlixBus and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Loganair, KLM Cityhopper and 6 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cardiff to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from Cardiff?

Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Cardiff.

How far is Edinburgh from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 497.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 85 kgs, and a flight 122 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh with just £15 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 1h 15m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Cardiff and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cardiff and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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