What is the distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

Cardiff and Edinburgh are 309 miles (498 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

If you're headed to Edinburgh from Cardiff, chances are that your bus will depart from Sophia Gardens and arrive at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur's Seat, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh Castle and Gilmerton Cove.

Bus Cardiff to Edinburgh from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Edinburgh on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	15h	8:15am	Bus Station	Cheapest
4:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	14h 10m	6:25am	Bus Station	Fastest
7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	14h 25m	9:35pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Edinburgh on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	14h 25m	9:35pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
4:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	14h 10m	6:25am	Bus Station	Fastest
5:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	15h	8:15am	Bus Station	No tags

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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 the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

309 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $131	Average Duration14h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $708	Average Duration7h 23m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$50 - $50	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Edinburgh?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus

What is the distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/07

$80

11/08

No data

Today

No data

11/10

$54

11/11

$36

11/12

$36

11/13

$34

11/14

$37

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $34

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 $34 to $83 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 $34 which is on 2025-11-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h 25m	Avg Price$47	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 23m	Avg Price$268	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 20m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures1

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