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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 |
Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-19 GMT.
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.
Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Edinburgh?
Stops in Cardiff
- A2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
Stops in Edinburgh
- A13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
- CRosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK - E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK - F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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Based on 11446 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $43
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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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 24, 2025 with a price of $53To 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 $53 to $104 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 $60 which is on 2025-11-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
