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Cardiff to Edinburgh

Compare prices to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Search for tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh in the next 7 days. Flights start at NZD 172. Trains start at NZD 92.
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  • Prices shown from Cardiff to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare Flights and Trains from Cardiff to Edinburgh

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh costs only NZD 115 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 7h 49m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains Cheapest Fastest
Average price NZD 115
Average duration7h 49m
Departure Time04:33 - 11:08
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Flight
Flights
Average price NZD 289
Average duration--
Departure Time08:20 - 20:45
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

Average train fares from Cardiff to Edinburgh for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Wednesday, with an average price of NZD 115.

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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus?

The average price of a bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh found by Trip.com users over the next 7 days.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of NZD 96.

NZD 96
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Cardiff to Edinburgh travel tips

Companies operating from Cardiff to Edinburgh

CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast
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Find departure & arrival points near Cardiff and Edinburgh

Popular train stations near Cardiff

Cardiff Bay Cardiff United Kingdom
Cardiff Central Cardiff United Kingdom
Grangetown (Cardiff) Cardiff United Kingdom
Cardiff Queen Street Cardiff United Kingdom
Cathays Cardiff United Kingdom

Popular train stations near Edinburgh

Edinburgh (Waverley) Edinburgh United Kingdom
Haymarket Edinburgh United Kingdom
Slateford Edinburgh United Kingdom
Newcraighall Edinburgh United Kingdom
Brunstane Edinburgh United Kingdom

Popular airports near Cardiff

Cardiff Airport (CWL) Cardiff United Kingdom
Bristol Airport (BRS) Nearby Bristol United Kingdom

Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Edinburgh United Kingdom
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby Dundee United Kingdom

How to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh: FAQs

  • How far is it from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    It’s about 506 km (314 mi) from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
  • You can travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Trains, with an average journey time of 7h 49m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Trains, with an average price of NZD 115. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around NZD 289 on avergae.
  • For trips between Cardiff and Edinburgh, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Cardiff Airport and arrive at Edinburgh Airport; Trains depart from Cardiff Bay and arrive at Edinburgh (Waverley).
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh are typically cheapest Wednesday, with an average fare of NZD 115. Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of NZD 96
  • There is a 0m time difference between Cardiff and Edinburgh.