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

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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
13h 40m
£40
£51
10
Train
5h 52m
£45
£119
20
Flight
1h 15m
£31
£185
13

What is the cheapest way to reach Cardiff from Edinburgh?

You can reach Cardiff with just £31 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.

Saturday
from £46
Sunday
from £40
Monday
from £49
Tuesday
from £31
Wednesday
from £35
Thursday
from £41
Friday
from £44

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    18h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    13h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    22:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    08:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £72
  • Ryanair
    32h 25m
    0
    15:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:30
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £133
  • Jet2.com
    27h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:10
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £155
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 25m
    0
    17:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:10
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £203

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    22:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    13h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    18h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £58
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    15:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £90
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    17:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £97
  • Jet2.com
    21h 0m
    0
    16:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:10
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £112
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    10h 25m
    0
    14:51
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    01:16
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £76
  • CrossCountry
    7h 28m
    0
    15:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    22:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £247
  • Avanti West Coast
    6h 31m
    0
    14:51
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:22
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £247
  • CrossCountry
    7h 14m
    0
    10:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    17:22
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £252

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    18h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53
  • National Express
    14h 55m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    12:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    4h 20m
    0
    17:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £94
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    22:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £115
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    16:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £154

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • Ryanair
    24h 50m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:50
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £39
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £70
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    7h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:50
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £108
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    18h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • CrossCountry
    7h 1m
    0
    13:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:06
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £53
  • CrossCountry
    7h 31m
    0
    15:04
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    22:35
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £60
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 52m
    0
    06:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:44
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £64
  • Avanti West Coast
    6h 10m
    0
    16:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    23:02
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £64

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    13h 30m
    0
    09:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:50
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £35
  • Ryanair
    15h 45m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:05
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £40
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    16h 40m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    7h 1m
    0
    13:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:06
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    7h 17m
    0
    08:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:25
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £59
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 52m
    0
    08:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    14:44
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £64
  • Avanti West Coast
    6h 2m
    0
    14:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £64

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    08:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £41
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    13:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £48
  • Ryanair
    14h 40m
    0
    07:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:25
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    16:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £49
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    16h 40m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    18h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £44
  • Ryanair
    7h 0m
    0
    23:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    06:55
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £67
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    08:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £82
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    10h 25m
    0
    20:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    06:55
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £93
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    6h 8m
    0
    16:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    23:00
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £45
  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 52m
    0
    06:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:44
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £65
  • CrossCountry
    7h 22m
    0
    07:03
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    14:25
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £76
  • CrossCountry
    7h 21m
    0
    10:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    17:26
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £76
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    15h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    01:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    18h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    05:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59

What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

You can get to Cardiff from Edinburgh 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.

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

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    08:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £72
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 5m
    0
    08:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £404
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    4h 30m
    0
    05:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £484
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    11h 20m
    0
    05:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:05
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £556
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    13h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    22:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £58
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    17:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £97
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    15:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £90
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 5m
    0
    08:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £394
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    6h 31m
    0
    14:51
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:22
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £247
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 2m
    0
    13:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:32
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £502
  • CrossCountry
    7h 14m
    0
    10:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    17:22
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £252
  • CrossCountry
    7h 28m
    0
    15:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    22:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £247
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    13h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    22:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    22:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £115
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    16:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £154
  • Ryanair
    4h 20m
    0
    17:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £94
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    14h 55m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    12:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £70
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    16:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £112
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    7h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:50
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £108
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 52m
    0
    06:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:44
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £64
  • Avanti West Coast
    6h 10m
    0
    16:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    23:02
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £64
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    6h 59m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:59
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £143
  • CrossCountry
    7h 1m
    0
    13:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:06
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £53
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    16h 40m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    09:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £40
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    12:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £48
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    11h 0m
    0
    05:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £269
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 52m
    0
    08:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    14:44
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £64
  • Avanti West Coast
    6h 2m
    0
    14:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £64
  • CrossCountry
    7h 1m
    0
    13:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:06
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    7h 17m
    0
    08:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:25
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £59
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    16h 40m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    08:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £41
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    16:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £49
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    13:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £48
  • Ryanair
    11h 45m
    0
    10:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:25
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £55
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    16h 40m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    03:15
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £44
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    08:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £82
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    17:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £100
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 40m
    0
    10:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:45
    Cardiff Airport
    Cardiff Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £374
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    5h 52m
    0
    06:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:44
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £65
  • Avanti West Coast
    6h 8m
    0
    16:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    23:00
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £45
  • CrossCountry
    7h 21m
    0
    10:05
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    17:26
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £76
  • CrossCountry
    7h 22m
    0
    07:03
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    14:25
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £76
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    01:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • National Express
    15h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    01:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    08:55
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    00:45
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • National Express
    16h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff

What are the most popular stations in Edinburgh and Cardiff?

In Edinburgh, you will usually depart from Haymarket Coach Stop, Princes Street or Waverley Train Station, while in Cardiff you will be arriving at Penarth Train Station, Dingle Road Train Station or Central 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 Cardiff from Edinburgh? With 17 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 Edinburgh and Cardiff, you can pay as low as £31 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 Cardiff 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 Edinburgh and Cardiff are EasyJet Airline, National Express and FlixBus, 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 Edinburgh and Cardiff 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 Broomhouse or to Newlyn, and look at flights from Edinburgh Airport, and landing at Cardiff 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 Edinburgh to Cardiff?

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

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and London North Eastern Railway (LNER)

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and 4 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff

How can I reach Cardiff from Edinburgh?

Every day, there are on average 17 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Cardiff from Edinburgh.

How far is Cardiff from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cardiff is 497.2 km.

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

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 Edinburgh to Cardiff?

You can get to Cardiff with just £31 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

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

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 Cardiff in just 1h 15m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Edinburgh and to Cardiff

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

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