How to get from
Edinburgh to Cardiff
Compare flights, trains, buses and more
Compare prices to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff
€ 51|5h 52m
€ 59|5h 30m
€ 49|13h 55m
€ 75
€ 76
€ 76
€ 51
€ 75
€ 113
€ 52
€ 51
€ 51
€ 53
€ 76
€ 84
€ 75
€ 122
No matching results found
Click the button below to explore more products you may like
- Prices shown from Edinburgh to Cardiff are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Edinburgh to Cardiff
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff costs only € 47 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 9h 28m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
€ 64
Average duration
9h 28m
Departure time
18:51 - 11:38
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€ 47
Average duration
14h 47m
Departure time
20:45 - 15:15
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Cardiff is Monday, with an average price of € 64.
€ 72
€ 68
€ 64
€ 60
What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff is February, with an average price of € 79. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically August, with an average price of up to € 221.
€ 221
€ 150
€ 79
€ 8
What is the cheapest day to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff is Monday, with an average price of € 47.
€ 47
Recommended hotels in Cardiff
1/10
1 Reviews
Cardiff Group Home with 10 Beds
1.09 km from city centre
€ 221
-/10
Reviews
Cathays 6Br House with Garden, Cardiff
0.73 km from city centre
7% off
€ 191 € 178
9.5/10
131 Reviews
The Parkgate Hotel
0.16 km from city centre
30% off
€ 125 € 87
8.9/10
55 Reviews
voco ST. DAVID'S CARDIFF by IHG
2.58 km from city centre
€ 117
From Edinburgh to Cardiff: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Edinburgh and Cardiff
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Brunstane
Kingsknowe
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Cardiff Central
Cardiff Bay
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND)
Nearby
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
Cardiff Castle Street
FAQ – How to Get from Edinburgh to Cardiff
How far is it from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The distance from Edinburgh to Cardiff is about 506km (314 mi).How to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
There are 3 modes of transport available from Edinburgh to Cardiff, including Flights Trains Buses.What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff is by Trains, with an average journey time of 9h 28m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 14h 47m.What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff is by Buses, with an average price of € 47. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around € 64 on avergae.Flights costs around € 160 on average.Where do trips from Edinburgh to Cardiff usually depart and arrive?
Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Cardiff: Flights usually departs from Edinburgh Airport and arrives at Cardiff Airport Trains usually departs from Edinburgh (Waverley) and arrives at Cardiff Queen Street Buses usually departs from Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station and arrives at Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road .When is the cheapest time to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are usually cheapest February, with an average fare of € 79 flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are usually cheapest Monday, with an average fare of € 64 flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are usually cheapest Monday, with an average fare of € 47 .Is there a time difference between Edinburgh and Cardiff?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Cardiff is 0m.