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

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Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
12h 5m
£29
£42
23
Train
6h 27m
£64
£156
11
Flight
1h 15m
£28
£114
32

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Cardiff?

You can reach Edinburgh with just £28 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.

Tuesday
from £32
Wednesday
from £46
Thursday
from £28
Friday
from £33
Saturday
from £33
Sunday
from £29
Monday
from £28

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    14h 55m
    0
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    19h 5m
    0
    22:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    17:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    15h 35m
    0
    15:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    7h 40m
    0
    23:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    06:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £35
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    20:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £60
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 55m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £99
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 25m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £269
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport for Wales
    6h 31m
    0
    13:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    20:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 27m
    0
    11:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    18:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £65
  • CrossCountry
    7h 20m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    20:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £76
  • CrossCountry
    7h 29m
    0
    14:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    22:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £76

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    17:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    07:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    18:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    16h 50m
    0
    00:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £28
  • Ryanair
    8h 20m
    0
    22:50
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    07:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £85
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £199
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    12h 5m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    01:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    07:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    21:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    16h 50m
    0
    00:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    5h 30m
    0
    11:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £33
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    20:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £84
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £109
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    13h 56m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:31
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    14h 2m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:37
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    14h 9m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:44
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    16h 50m
    0
    00:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    14h 58m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:53
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    14h 46m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:41
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    14h 51m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:46
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    13h 30m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £35
  • Ryanair
    5h 20m
    0
    16:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £40
  • Buzz
    11h 35m
    0
    21:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £45
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 25m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £181

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:15
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    14h 46m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:21
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    14h 54m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:29
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    13h 30m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £59
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    9h 45m
    0
    21:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    07:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £37
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    11:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £47
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 25m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £184
  • KLM Cityhopper
    6h 5m
    0
    06:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £188
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Transport for Wales
    7h 50m
    0
    08:23
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    16:13
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £244
  • Transport for Wales
    7h 58m
    0
    09:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    17:43
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £244
  • Transport for Wales
    7h 29m
    0
    10:30
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    17:59
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £244
  • CrossCountry
    7h 23m
    0
    11:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    19:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £244

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    22:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £28
  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    14:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    18:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £84
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £99
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    14h 46m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:41
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    14h 58m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:53
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    14h 51m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:46
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    17:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55

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.

Tuesday
from 1h 15m
Wednesday
from 12h 5m
Thursday
from 1h 20m
Friday
from 1h 15m
Saturday
from 1h 15m
Sunday
from 1h 15m
Monday
from 1h 15m

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    20:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £60
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 55m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £99
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 25m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £269
  • Ryanair
    7h 40m
    0
    23:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    06:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £35
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport for Wales
    6h 27m
    0
    11:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    18:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £65
  • Transport for Wales
    6h 31m
    0
    13:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    20:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £64
  • CrossCountry
    7h 20m
    0
    12:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    20:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £76
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7h 22m
    0
    10:18
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    17:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £143
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    17:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    07:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    14h 55m
    0
    17:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    15h 35m
    0
    15:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    12h 5m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    18:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    16:15
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    17:25
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    07:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £28
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £85
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £199
  • Ryanair
    8h 20m
    0
    22:50
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    07:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    12h 5m
    0
    08:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    18:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    07:10
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    21:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    01:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    20:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £84
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £109
  • Ryanair
    5h 30m
    0
    11:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £33
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    13h 56m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:31
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    14h 2m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:37
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    14h 9m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:44
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    14h 15m
    0
    06:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £35
  • Ryanair
    5h 20m
    0
    16:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £40
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 25m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £181
  • Buzz
    11h 35m
    0
    21:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £45
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    13h 30m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    14h 35m
    0
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    14h 46m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:41
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    14h 51m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:46
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    11:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £47
  • Azman Air
    5h 55m
    0
    17:15
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    23:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £226
  • KLM Cityhopper
    6h 5m
    0
    06:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £188
  • Aer Lingus
    7h 25m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    19:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £184
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    7h 23m
    0
    11:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    19:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £244
  • Transport for Wales
    7h 29m
    0
    10:30
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    17:59
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £244
  • Transport for Wales
    7h 50m
    0
    08:23
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    16:13
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £244
  • Transport for Wales
    7h 58m
    0
    09:45
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    17:43
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £244
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    13h 30m
    0
    06:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    20:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £59
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:15
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    14h 46m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:21
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    14h 54m
    0
    18:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:29
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    22:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £28
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £84
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    16:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £99
  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    14:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    18:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    17:30
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    07:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    14h 46m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:41
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    14h 51m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:46
    Edinburgh
    Princes Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    14h 58m
    0
    08:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:53
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
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, Penarth Train Station or Dingle Road Train Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at Haymarket Coach Stop, Princes Street or Waverley Train Station, 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 10 connections between 5 Flight, Train and Bus 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 £28 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 FlixBus, National Express and Ryanair, 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 FlixBus, National Express and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express

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

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Aer Lingus and 5 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 10 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, 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 £28 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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