How to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh
- 506 km as the crow flies
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 506 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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506 km
Cardiff to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cardiff Castle → Tyne and Wearbus
FlixBus·9h 10m - 2Tyne and Wear → Edinburgh - Princes StreetbusFlixBus·2h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Cardiff to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€55November 2026
€57Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cardiff Castle to Tyne and Wear, about 9h 10m. Transfer in Tyne and Wear and continue by FlixBus bus on to Edinburgh - Princes Street (2h 35m). In total it's roughly €52 over 21h, 1 transfer.
Cardiff to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 21h by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Cardiff?
About 506 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cardiff to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €52. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cardiff to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026