How to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff
- 506 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 11h 08m
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We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 08m by train, bus, 3 transfers. 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
Edinburgh to Cardiff: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh → LondontrainLNER·4h 32m
- 2London → Bathbus
National Express·3h 20m - 3Bath → Bristol AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·48m
- 4Bristol Airport → CardiffbusAirport shuttle bus·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure 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 Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
National ExpressLondon-BathBook →Airport shuttle busBath-Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport-CardiffBook →On this route you travel with LNER, National Express, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff works
Start with a LNER train from Edinburgh to London, about 4h 32m. Transfer in London and continue by National Express bus on to Bath (3h 20m). Transfer in Bath and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Bristol (48 min). Transfer in Bristol and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Cardiff (1h). In total it's roughly €88 over 11h 8m, 3 transfers.
Edinburgh to Cardiff: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The most useful route takes about 11h 08m by train, bus, 3 transfers.
Is there a train from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
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 Cardiff from Edinburgh?
About 506 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Cardiff cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €88. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Cardiff?
On this route you travel with LNER, National Express, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
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: LNER, National Express, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026