Cardiff to Edinburgh Bus and Coach

Q: What is the distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

The distance between these two places is a total of 393 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

The average travel time between the stations is 06:53 hours.

Q: How can I travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus?

To travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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Cardiff to Edinburgh Route Overview

Currently, there are no intercity buses available for the Cardiff to Edinburgh route. However, we recommend checking departures from larger nearby cities to help you reach your destination.

Departure station and country Cardiff, United Kingdom

Arrival station and country Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Travel Distance 393 mi

Average Trip Duration 06h 53min

Traveling by coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh

The travel distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 393 mi, which equals the travel time of 06:53h.

Bus companies operating the Cardiff to Edinburgh route

National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 314 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

8.2 National Express

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cardiff or Edinburgh coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cardiff

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cardiff here

Edinburgh

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Edinburgh here

Travel reviews for Cardiff to Edinburgh bus

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Over 314 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cardiff to Edinburgh. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

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Other popular destinations from Cardiff

If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Cardiff, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:

Cardiff - Bridgend

Cardiff - Bristol (Airport)

Cardiff - Port Talbot

Cardiff - Stansted Airport

Cardiff - Lodz

Cardiff - Chesterfield

Cardiff - Manchester (Airport)

Other popular destinations from Edinburgh

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Edinburgh, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:

Edinburgh - Stansted Airport

Edinburgh - Glasgow

Edinburgh - London

Edinburgh - Manchester (Airport)

Edinburgh - Inverness

Edinburgh - Newcastle

Edinburgh - Leeds

Edinburgh - Ayr

Edinburgh - Blackburn

Edinburgh - Manchester

Edinburgh - York

Edinburgh - Heathrow