Next departures for Cardiff to Edinburgh on November 21
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Next departures for Cardiff to Edinburgh on November 22
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Next departures for Cardiff to Edinburgh on November 26
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Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Edinburgh
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11377 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $43
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus
What is the distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
It's about 498 km (309 miles) from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Buses departing from Sophia Gardens in Cardiff will take you to Bus Station in Edinburgh.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-17
$45
11-18
$51
Today
$47
11-20
$52
11-21
$111
11-22
$85
11-23
$77
11-24
$53
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $45
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $45 to $158 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-20.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $45
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
