Bus Cardiff to Edinburgh - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$94

tomorrow

$46

Sunday

$83

Monday

$52

Tuesday

$52

Wednesday

$46

Thursday

$48

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 10m	5:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$94	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	14h 20m	5:25 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 5:25:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	14h 5m	6:10 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:10:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 5m
  
  0
  
  6:45 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Bus Stop
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:45:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $34

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	19h 5m	10:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
National Express	13h 30m	6:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
FlixBus	14h 10m	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 4:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	15h 55m	1:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:40:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 10m	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	15h 55m	1:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:40:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	14h 5m	6:10 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
National Express	15h 20m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$96	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
National Express	14h 10m	5:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$96	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  17h 49m
  
  0
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 24m
  
  0
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  8:34 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Corstorphine Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 24m
Travel time is 3h 44m longer, but you will save $34

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	15h 20m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
National Express	14h 10m	5:30 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 55m	1:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	14h 10m	4:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:25 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  19h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
- National Express
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:10 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	15h 20m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	13h 35m	6:40 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
FlixBus	15h 55m	1:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:40:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
National Express	15h 35m	3:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$123	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  12:10 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 5m	8:20 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	14h 55m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
National Express	15h 20m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	13h 35m	6:40 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	15h 20m	3:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
FlixBus	14h 45m	6:05 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:05:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	15h 55m	1:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	13h 35m	6:40 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:40:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
National Express	15h 35m	3:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:20 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$96	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  12:10 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh is $46 on 8/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Cardiff and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 24 buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Edinburgh, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus	$46
Fastest Bus	12h 5m
Earliest Bus	5:25 PM
Latest Bus	6:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	309.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$96

Saturday 07/25

$86

Sunday 07/26

$93

Monday 07/27

$56

Tuesday 07/28

$52

Wednesday 07/29

$59

Thursday 07/30

$52

Friday 07/31

$96

Saturday 08/01

$79

Sunday 08/02

$67

Monday 08/03

$60

Tuesday 08/04

$50

Wednesday 08/05

$50

Thursday 08/06

$46

Friday 08/07

$56

Saturday 08/08

$78

Sunday 08/09

$50

Monday 08/10

$64

Tuesday 08/11

$50

Wednesday 08/12

$50

Thursday 08/13

$50

Friday 08/14

$58

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $46, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $56.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh, with $46. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Edinburgh.

University

Park Place 50

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Cardiff Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $46 and takes 19h 5m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $46 and $124. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 12h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Cardiff starts at 5:25 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Edinburgh starts at 6:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Edinburgh

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!