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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Cardiff Central | Waverley | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Waverley | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cardiff Central | Waverley | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 7 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 266, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cardiff and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh
- ABoots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
- BRosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- CEdinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
- DEdinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
- E13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
Train Companies
Based on 47 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 266
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh start from PEN 266. The average price for this train route is around PEN 1,108. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Cardiff to Edinburgh is 7h 24m, covering a distance of 309 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 16m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Edinburgh departs at 08:45. And the latest train departs at 15:45.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh was searched and found on 27 Apr 2026 with a price of PEN 264To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 264 to PEN 2,465 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 293, which is on 2026-04-30.
