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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£194
Fastest journey
5 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £194 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 34 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 498 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W29873 · G011098:087h17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:25Cardiff Central (CDF)£561One-way1 change- W29873 · G011098:087h17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:25Cardiff Central (CDF)£631One-way1 change
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W4483816:526h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)23:02Cardiff Central (CDF)£691One-way1 change- G0116113:057h01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£711One-way0 changes
- W00587+G3889014:526h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:54Cardiff Central (CDF)£761One-way1 change
- W33933+G388778:525h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:44Cardiff Central (CDF)£2861One-way1 change
- W34265+G388736:525h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:44Cardiff Central (CDF)£901One-way1 change
- W34124+G3888512:525h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:46Cardiff Central (CDF)£1331One-way1 change
- W34060+G3888010:525h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:46Cardiff Central (CDF)£1331One-way1 change
- W00587+G3889014:526h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:54Cardiff Central (CDF)£761One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 498 km
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7h 43m Average total duration Fastest 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W29862+ W35417+ C01968 | 5:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h46 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C01968+W29862 · G01102 | 5:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h35 | 13:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
 W84896+G38874 | 6:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 13:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W34265+G38873 | 6:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 12:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G01180 · G01107+G08175 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h25 | 14:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G08175+G01180 · W29866+G39610 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h59 | 13:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| G01180 · W29866+W34624+G08175 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h37 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W29868 · G01107 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h22 | 14:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W29868 · G01107 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h22 | 14:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W29873 · G01109 | 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h17 | 15:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W29873 · G01109 | 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h17 | 15:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G38878+W84901 | 8:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h33 | 15:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W33933+G38877 | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 14:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G01184 · W29877+G39619+G08186 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h59 | 15:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| G08186+G01184 · G01113 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h25 | 16:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G01148 · G01113 | 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h20 | 16:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G01148 · G01113 | 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h20 | 16:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W84907+G38882 | 10:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h33 | 17:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W34060+G38880 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h54 | 16:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W29935 · G01118+G80055 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h29 | 18:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W29935 · G01150+G39627+G80055 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h59 | 17:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| G01153 · G01118 | 11:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h25 | 18:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W84912+G38886 | 12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h33 | 19:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W34124+G38885 | 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h54 | 18:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W29937 · G01159+G39636+G80067 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h59 | 19:59 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| G80067+W29937 · G01161 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h06 | 20:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G01161 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h01 | 20:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80073+G01188 · W29908+G14944 | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h37 | 20:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W00587+G38890 | 14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h02 | 20:54 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G66824 · G01127+G80080 | 15:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h35 | 22:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G01166 · G01127 | 15:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h31 | 22:35 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W34268+W44838 | 16:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h10 | 23:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G01170+G39647 | 17:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h28 | 0:32 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G01170+G39647 | 17:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h38 | 0:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 16:52. The fastest train covers the 498 km distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 498 km |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 5:02 |
Last train 16:52 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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