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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Edinburgh
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 $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 11356 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $44
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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.
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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 Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $45To 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 $155 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 $47 which is on 2025-11-19.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
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