What is the distance between Edinburgh and Cardiff?

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

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

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

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

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Techniquest, St John the Baptist Church, National Museum Cardiff, Caerphilly Castle and Castell Coch (Red Castle).

Bus Edinburgh to Cardiff from $42 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Edinburgh to Cardiff on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	16h	3:40pm	Lloyd George Avenue	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	16h	1:05am	Lloyd George Avenue	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	15h 35m	3:15pm	Lloyd George Avenue	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	16h	1:05am	Lloyd George Avenue	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	15h 35m	3:15pm	Lloyd George Avenue	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

309 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $180	Average Duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $705	Average Duration7h 29m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$50 - $50	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Cardiff?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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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

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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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
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Cardiff by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$46

11/25

$48

Today

$45

11/27

$50

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$54

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The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $45

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 $45 to $69 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 $50 which is on 2025-11-27.