Cardiff to Edinburgh bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 22 Apr

Cheapest price

£47

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

14 h 10 m

Average duration

14 h 43 m

Buses per day

Distance

497 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

NX507 · NX594

15:4515h05

Cardiff, Sophia Gardens

06:50Edinburgh

£471One-way

1 change

NX509 · NX591

03:1515h40

Cardiff, Sophia Gardens

18:55Edinburgh

£541One-way

1 change

NX216 · NX100 · NX182

22:1018h40

Cardiff, Sophia Gardens

16:50Edinburgh

£571One-way

2 changes

FlixBus · FlixBus

16:1514h10

Cardiff

06:25Edinburgh

£591One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

17:1515h00

Cardiff

08:15Edinburgh

£611One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Cardiff to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Most popular Coach	Train	Flight
£51 Average Price Cheapest	£188 Average Price	£161 Average Price
15h 21m average duration 14h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 29m average duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 22m average duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	- CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Live departures

Cardiff to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday 21 April

Last updated at 14:16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX509 · NX591	Delayed 15:45 02:15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	15h40	17:55 Edinburgh	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	15:15 Cardiff	14h10	05:25 Edinburgh	1 change
NX509 · NX594	On time 15:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	14h05	05:50 Edinburgh	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	16:15 Cardiff	15h00	07:15 Edinburgh	1 change
NX216 · NX100 · NX182	21:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	18h40	15:50 Edinburgh	2 changes
NX509 · NX591	On time 02:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens	15h40	17:55 Edinburgh	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:10 Cardiff	14h25	20:35 Edinburgh	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

497 km

Average bus duration

14h 51m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

13h 15m

First bus

03:15

Last bus

22:10

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Cardiff to Edinburgh

You can travel by coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh with National Express, FlixBus and Megabus for as low as £22. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Edinburgh from Cardiff, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Cardiff to Edinburgh coach information:

Average Duration: 13 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £33

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cardiff to Edinburgh coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 14 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £23

Buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh are provided by National Express. The first bus of the morning leaves Cardiff in the morning, after 7:00 a.m. There are generally around 4 services per day, with the last bus leaving after 6:00 p.m. All services have one change, and journey times may vary, with the quickest service taking around 11 hours, and the longest taking up to 14.5 hours. Buses from Cardiff to Edinburgh depart from Sophia Gardens Bus Station, which is situated just off Sophia Close in the Riverside area. Buses arrive at Edinburgh's Elder Bus Station on Elder Street, which is near St. Andrew's Square.

FAQs: Cardiff to Edinburgh coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Edinburgh.

Cheap coach tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cardiff to Edinburgh is £51; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to Edinburgh coach travel time is 13 h 15 min for the 308 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh leaves at 03: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 10.

There are 4 coaches a day from Cardiff to Edinburgh which require at least one change with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Cardiff to Edinburgh coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Cardiff to Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh is March.

You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

No, the coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Cardiff to Edinburgh.