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Edinburgh to Cardiff train with Cross Country

Thu, 13 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Cross CountryC65989
08:077h18
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
15:25Cardiff Central (CDF)
£1261One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastC50062
08:526h33
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
15:25Cardiff Central (CDF)
£1431One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65993
09:077h18
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
16:25Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2561One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastC50065
10:525h54
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
16:46Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2651One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65993
09:077h01
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
16:08Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2841One-way
1 change

Edinburgh to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Cross Country
C65989
Cross CountryC65989
08:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7h18 15:25 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Avanti West Coast
C50062
Avanti West CoastC50062
08:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6h33 15:25 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Avanti West Coast
C50062
Avanti West CoastC50062
08:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5h52 14:44 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Cross Country
C65993
Cross CountryC65993
09:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7h01 16:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Cross Country
C65993
Cross CountryC65993
09:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7h18 16:25 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Avanti West Coast
C50065
Avanti West CoastC50065
10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5h54 16:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to Cardiff is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to Cardiff route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Cardiff per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to Cardiff.

Train times from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Fastest Journey

5 h 52 m

Average

6 h 39 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

497 km

To travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
Avanti West CoastC50062
08:525h52
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
14:44Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2841One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastC50065
10:525h54
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
16:46Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2651One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastC50062
08:526h33
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
15:25Cardiff Central (CDF)
£1431One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65993
09:077h01
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
16:08Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2841One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65993
09:077h18
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
16:25Cardiff Central (CDF)
£2561One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £24 by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance
497 km
Average train duration
7h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£60
Trains per day
6
Train providers
2
Fastest train
5h 54m
First train
01:22
Last train
18:55
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24

Train companies: Virgin Trains and CrossCountry trains Edinburgh to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff from Edinburgh from £104 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains and CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Edinburgh to Cardiff train information with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 53 min
  • Cheapest Price: £171
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 6 a day

Trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff

There are no direct trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff but it is possible to travel from the Scottish to the Welsh capital with only one change. The first departure is a Virgin trains service leaving just before 7:00 a.m. connecting at Crewe with an Arriva Trains Wales route to Cardiff. The service operates roughly every hour throughout the day until the final train in the late afternoon. Some journeys use CrossCountry services to Bristol Parkway to connect with Great Western Railway trains. Journey times range from under six hours to seven hours and 30 minutes.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

Departure Station: Trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff depart from Waverley station which is situated in central Edinburgh, around a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. Bus and tram stops on Princes Street provide local connections. Night buses and airport services depart from Waverley Bridge. The station taxi rank is next to the concourse and platforms.

Arrival Station: Cardiff Central station is located south-west of the centre, connected by local buses from stops nearby on Penarth Road. Taxis are available by the main entrance.

Taking the Train from Edinburgh

Trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff depart from Waverley train station, which is centrally located in Edinburgh. There is a taxi rank located close to the station, at Waverley Bridge. Bus stops are situated outside exit 1 of the station along Princess Street. There is also a convenient tram service that operates a route to the main entrance of Waverley train station. Night bus services operate between the hours of midnight and 4:30 a.m. For those arriving by private car, there are convenient parking facilities at Waverley Bridge.

Getting into Cardiff by Train

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a port city with plenty to offer its visitors. Cardiff's top attractions include the picturesque Cardiff Bay, the tranquil Bute Park, Llandaff Cathedral and Cardiff Castle. Trains from Edinburgh to Cardiff arrive at Cardiff Central train station, which is located at Central Square in the city centre. Just outside the main entrance is Cardiff Central bus station. For onward travel, city service routes, such as Stagecoach 122 and EST 89, call in at the bus station. There is also a taxi rank at the bus station.

FAQs: Edinburgh to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Cardiff.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff can start from as little as £66 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Cardiff is £165; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Cardiff train travel time is 5 h 59 min   for the 308 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Cardiff leaves at 01: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Cardiff leaves at 21: 55.
There are 6 trains a day from Edinburgh to Cardiff which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Edinburgh to Cardiff train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Edinburgh to Cardiff to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 55.
The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff by train is March.
You have options as you can travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
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