Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express16h 40m010:35 AMEdinburghCentral bus station3:15 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express14h 50m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station1:00 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus16h 0m09:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square1:05 AMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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National Express14h 0m010:00 PMEdinburghCentral bus station12:00 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus16h 0m011:40 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:40 PMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus17h 35m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m03:00 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange1:05 AMCardiffBus Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save $12 -
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express16h 20m010:35 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:55 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express14h 50m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station1:00 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus16h 0m09:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square1:05 AMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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FlixBus15h 35m011:40 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:15 PMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus17h 35m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m03:00 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange1:05 AMCardiffBus Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $14 -
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express16h 20m010:35 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:55 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express13h 50m010:00 PMEdinburghCentral bus station11:50 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus16h 0m09:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square1:05 AMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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National Express14h 50m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station1:00 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus15h 35m011:40 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:15 PMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus17h 35m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m03:00 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange1:05 AMCardiffBus Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $8 -
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express14h 50m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station1:00 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus16h 0m09:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square1:05 AMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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FlixBus15h 35m011:40 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:15 PMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus17h 35m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m03:00 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange1:05 AMCardiffBus Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $43 -
Cheapest bus trips Monday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express16h 20m010:35 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:55 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express14h 10m010:00 PMEdinburghCentral bus station12:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express14h 50m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station1:00 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus15h 35m011:40 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:15 PMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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FlixBus16h 0m09:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square1:05 AMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus17h 35m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m03:00 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange1:05 AMCardiffBus Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $6 -
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express16h 40m010:35 AMEdinburghCentral bus station3:15 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express14h 10m010:00 PMEdinburghCentral bus station12:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express14h 50m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station1:00 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus16h 0m09:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square1:05 AMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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FlixBus15h 35m011:40 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:15 PMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff via Manchester, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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megabus17h 35m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus10h 5m03:00 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange1:05 AMCardiffBus Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 30mTravel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $8 -
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express16h 40m010:35 AMEdinburghCentral bus station3:15 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express14h 10m010:00 PMEdinburghCentral bus station12:10 PMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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National Express14h 50m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station1:00 AMCardiffCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus16h 0m09:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square1:05 AMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
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FlixBus15h 35m011:40 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:15 PMCardiffLloyd George Avenue0Economy
Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Cardiff
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Edinburgh to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Cardiff, with 16 offers.
Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff starting from $38!
| Cheapest Bus | $38 |
| Fastest Bus | 13h 50m |
| Earliest Bus | 9:05 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:40 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 5 Ø |
| Distance | 309.1 miles |
| Bus Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11/17
Monday
11/18
Tuesday
11/19
Wednesday
11/20
Thursday
11/21
$72
Friday
11/22
$49
Saturday
11/23
$43
Sunday
11/24
$104
Monday
11/25
$56
Tuesday
11/26
$43
Wednesday
11/27
$38
Thursday
11/28
$73
Friday
11/29
$39
Saturday
11/30
$65
Sunday
12/01
$52
Monday
12/02
$34
Tuesday
12/03
$31
Wednesday
12/04
$38
Thursday
12/05
$50
Friday
12/06
$31
Saturday
12/07
$52
Sunday
12/08
$46
Monday
12/09
$35
Tuesday
12/10
$30
Wednesday
12/11
$31
Thursday
12/12
$34
Friday
12/13
$46
Saturday
12/14
The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff
With a price starting from $38, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $78.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff, with $38. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $48.
How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Cardiff
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 Edinburgh to Cardiff 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 Edinburgh to Cardiff, 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 Edinburgh to Cardiff are also emptier.All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Cardiff
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Edinburgh to Cardiff bus
How much does a Edinburgh Cardiff bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $38 and takes 16h 40m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $120. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.
On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Cardiff each day?
Every day, the Edinburgh to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Cardiff take?
The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 13h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $57. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Edinburgh starts at 9:05 AM. 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 Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Cardiff starts at 11:40 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 Edinburgh Cardiff route?
When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cardiff?
You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.
What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Cardiff 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 Edinburgh Cardiff 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 Edinburgh Cardiff 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 Edinburgh to Cardiff on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Cardiff
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
Alternate transport types from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Edinburgh to Cardiff for the next days.
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Edinburgh to Cardiff for the next days.-
London North Eastern Railway (LNER)7h 29m05:48 AMEdinburghWaverley Station1:17 PMCardiffCentral Station0Economy
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)7h 29m05:48 AMEdinburghWaverley Station1:17 PMCardiffCentral Station0First Class
More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Cardiff
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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Popular Airport Shuttles to Edinburgh and to Cardiff
