- Edinburgh to Cardiff buses
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Edinburgh to Cardiff: Trip Overview
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Edinburgh to Cardiff Bus
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Edinburgh to Cardiff, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Edinburgh - Cardiff
- How much does a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff cost?- The bus ticket price from Edinburgh to Cardiff starts at US$35. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices! 
- How long is the bus ride from Edinburgh to Cardiff?- The average travel time between Edinburgh and Cardiff is around 15h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 498 km that separates the two cities. 
- How many daily bus connections are there between Edinburgh and Cardiff?- The number of buses from Edinburgh to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud. 
- Which bus companies travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff?- When taking the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Megabus UK. 
- What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff?- Buses travelling between Edinburgh and Cardiff leave from Bus Station or Edinburgh Airport and arrive at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens. 
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$143 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41, which is on 2025-11-05.
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Bus Travel Tips
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Edinburgh to Cardiff, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Edinburgh to Cardiff that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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Popular Buses Connecting Edinburgh
Buses Leaving from Edinburgh
- Bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow
- Coach Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Bus Edinburgh - Inverness
- Bus from Edinburgh to Dundee
- Coach Edinburgh - Stirling
- Bus Edinburgh - Copenhagen
- Bus from Edinburgh to Warrington
- Coach Edinburgh - Newquay
- Bus Edinburgh - Perth
- Bus from Edinburgh to Penzance
- Coach Edinburgh - Cumbernauld
- Bus Edinburgh - Stoke-on-Trent
- Bus from Edinburgh to Abington
- Coach Edinburgh - Liverpool
- Bus Edinburgh - Kinross
Buses Going to Edinburgh
- Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
- Coach Inverness - Edinburgh
- Bus London - Edinburgh
- Bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
- Coach Dundee - Edinburgh
- Bus Stansted - Edinburgh
- Bus from York to Edinburgh
- Coach Plymouth - Edinburgh
- Bus Gloucester - Edinburgh
- Bus from Luton to Edinburgh
- Coach Durham - Edinburgh
- Bus Newquay - Edinburgh
- Bus from Darlington to Edinburgh
- Coach Exeter - Edinburgh
- Bus Milton Keynes - Edinburgh
Popular Buses Connecting Cardiff
Buses Leaving from Cardiff
- Bus from Cardiff to Preston
- Coach Cardiff - Edinburgh
- Bus Cardiff - Newport
- Bus from Cardiff to London
- Coach Cardiff - Heathrow
- Bus Cardiff - Luton
- Bus from Cardiff to Salisbury
- Coach Cardiff - Kilgetty
- Bus Cardiff - Llanelli
- Bus from Cardiff to Penrith
- Coach Cardiff - Newquay
- Bus Cardiff - Bristol
- Bus from Cardiff to Dundee
- Coach Cardiff - Reading
- Bus Cardiff - Birmingham
Buses Going to Cardiff
- Bus from Bristol to Cardiff
- Coach Swansea - Cardiff
- Bus Preston - Cardiff
- Bus from Portsmouth to Cardiff
- Coach Luton - Cardiff
- Bus Liverpool - Cardiff
- Bus from Bournemouth to Cardiff
- Coach Southampton - Cardiff
- Bus Bath - Cardiff
- Bus from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff
- Coach Penzance - Cardiff
- Bus Oxford - Cardiff
- Bus from Leicester to Cardiff
- Coach Bridgend - Cardiff
- Bus Exeter - Cardiff



