How to Travel from
Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff
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Edinburgh Castle, Great Britain → Cardiff, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff
Composite routes from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff
Cheapest
7 h 10 min
Car
590 km.
from $32
Other
6 h 33 min
496 km.
from $357.50
4 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
495 km.
from $84.84
12 h 27 min
496 km.
from $83.65
4 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
495 km.
from $96.47
7 h 23 min
496 km.
from $197.02
5 h 22 min
Train, Plane
495 km.
from $118.86
5 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
495 km.
from $204.08
6 h
Train, Plane
495 km.
from $206.71
Route Navigator Edinburgh Castle - Cardiff
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Continue onto Johnston Terrace
Johnston Terrace, 134 м
134 м
Continue onto Castle Terrace
Castle Terrace, 204 м
204 м
Keep right onto East Fountainbridge
East Fountainbridge, 202 м
202 м
Turn sharp left onto Earl Grey Street
Earl Grey Street, 139 м
139 м
Keep right onto Home Street
Home Street, 6 km 590 м
6 km 590 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Biggar Road
Biggar Road, 200 м
200 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Biggar Road
Biggar Road, 1 km 853 м
1 km 853 м
Keep left onto Seafield Moor Road
Seafield Moor Road, 3 km 126 м
3 km 126 м
Turn right onto A701
1 km 521 м
1 km 521 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gowkley Moss Roundabout
Gowkley Moss Roundabout, 1 km 607 м
1 km 607 м
Keep left onto The Brae
The Brae, 5 km 23 м
5 km 23 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A6094
3 km 132 м
3 km 132 м
Keep right onto A701
62 km 67 м
62 km 67 м
Keep right onto High Street
High Street, 3 km 529 м
3 km 529 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A74(M)
112 km 571 м
112 km 571 м
Keep left onto M6
96 km 555 м
96 km 555 м
Keep right onto Preston Bypass
Preston Bypass, 37 km 972 м
37 km 972 м
Keep left and take A49 toward Warrington (North)
Warrington (North), A49, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Winwick Link Road
Winwick Link Road, 2 km 944 м
2 km 944 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Newton Road
Newton Road, 1 km 515 м
1 km 515 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Road
Newton Road, 1 km 41 м
1 km 41 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Winwick Road
Winwick Road, 3 km 711 м
3 km 711 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Brick Street
Brick Street, 379 м
379 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mersey Street
Mersey Street, 461 м
461 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bridgefoot
Bridgefoot, 145 м
145 м
Turn slight right onto Wilderspool Causeway
Wilderspool Causeway, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wilderspool Causeway
Wilderspool Causeway, 4 km 388 м
4 km 388 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto London Road
London Road, 1 km 349 м
1 km 349 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 6 km 588 м
6 km 588 м
Keep right onto Warrington Road
Warrington Road, 4 km 102 м
4 km 102 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Weaverham Bypass
Weaverham Bypass, 13 km 500 м
13 km 500 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Bypass
Tarporley Bypass, 2 km 910 м
2 km 910 м
Continue onto Nantwich Road
Nantwich Road, 1 km 568 м
1 km 568 м
Turn right onto Whitchurch Road
Whitchurch Road, 19 km 372 м
19 km 372 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 1 km 264 м
1 km 264 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bargates
Bargates, 71 м
71 м
Turn right onto Bargates
Bargates, 179 м
179 м
Turn right onto Yardington
Yardington, 136 м
136 м
Turn left onto Newtown
Newtown, 1 km 783 м
1 km 783 м
Turn right onto Sedgeford
Sedgeford, 1 km 783 м
1 km 783 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heath Road
Heath Road, 1 km 737 м
1 km 737 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heath Road
Heath Road, 2 km 853 м
2 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Whitchurch Road
Whitchurch Road, 23 km 582 м
23 km 582 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
325 м
325 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Battlefield Roundabout
Battlefield Roundabout, 2 km 189 м
2 km 189 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sundorne Roundabout
Sundorne Roundabout, 3 km 561 м
3 km 561 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Preston Island
Preston Island, 2 km 693 м
2 km 693 м
Keep left onto A5
115 м
115 м
Keep left onto A5
3 km 392 м
3 km 392 м
Keep left and take A49 toward Leominster
Leominster, A49, 29 km 284 м
29 km 284 м
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Road
Shrewsbury Road, 76 м
76 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ludlow Road
Ludlow Road, 10 km 928 м
10 km 928 м
Keep left onto Bromfield Road and drive toward Ludlow
Bromfield Road, Ludlow, 2 km 536 м
2 km 536 м
Continue onto Coronation Avenue
Coronation Avenue, 1 km 92 м
1 km 92 м
Turn right onto St John's Road
St John's Road, 200 м
200 м
Turn left onto Lower Broad Street
Lower Broad Street, 130 м
130 м
Turn slight right onto Lower Broad Street
Lower Broad Street, 2 km 690 м
2 km 690 м
Continue onto Overton Road
Overton Road, 1 km 385 м
1 km 385 м
Turn right onto Ludlow Road
Ludlow Road, 13 km 100 м
13 km 100 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A49
1 km 301 м
1 km 301 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
5 km 846 м
5 km 846 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
12 km 628 м
12 km 628 м
Keep left onto A49
1 km 651 м
1 km 651 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Holmer Road
Holmer Road, 1 km 41 м
1 km 41 м
Turn slight left onto Holmer Road
Holmer Road, 382 м
382 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Edgar Street
Edgar Street, 1 km 771 м
1 km 771 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 1 km 67 м
1 km 67 м
Keep right onto Belmont Roundabout
Belmont Roundabout, 82 м
82 м
Turn slight left onto Belmont Road
Belmont Road, 2 km 711 м
2 km 711 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A465
36 km 546 м
36 km 546 м
Keep right onto A40
319 м
319 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A4042
12 km 638 м
12 km 638 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Road
Usk Road, 1 km 426 м
1 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A4042
2 km 573 м
2 km 573 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4042
2 km 524 м
2 km 524 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4042
2 km 717 м
2 km 717 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Croesyceiliog Bypass
Croesyceiliog Bypass, 2 km 93 м
2 km 93 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Turnpike Road
Turnpike Road, 1 km 342 м
1 km 342 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Llantarnam Bypass
Llantarnam Bypass, 2 km 877 м
2 km 877 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Croes-y-myalch Roundabout
Croes-y-myalch Roundabout, 471 м
471 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Malpas Road
Malpas Road, 3 km 500 м
3 km 500 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Malpas Interchange
Malpas Interchange, 8 km 13 м
8 km 13 м
Keep left onto A48(M)
8 km 504 м
8 km 504 м
Keep left onto A48 and take A4232 toward Cardiff, Docks
Cardiff, Docks, A4232, 247 м
247 м
Keep left onto Southern Way
Southern Way, 1 km 683 м
1 km 683 м
Keep left
340 м
340 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 413 м
413 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 1 km 747 м
1 km 747 м
Turn slight left onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 1 km 532 м
1 km 532 м
Continue onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 2 km 294 м
2 km 294 м
Turn left onto North Road
North Road, 298 м
298 м
Turn slight left onto Duke Street
Duke Street, 254 м
254 м
Keep left onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 29 м
29 м
Turn slight left onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 190 м
190 м
Turn left onto Quay Street
Quay Street, 80 м
80 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 8
AW
Avanti West Coast
3h 9m
Every 4 hours
$126.58–$316.44
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
TE
TransPennine Express Service
3h 14m
Every 4 hours
$58.23–$139.24
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 12h 27m.
What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $53.26 - $206.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Cardiff?
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Cardiff?
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff?
The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Cardiff is 611 km. The road distance is 621.9 km.
How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff without a car?
The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 .
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff?
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff bus from?
Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.
Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff train from?
Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff?
The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 12h 27m.
Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff bus arrive?
Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff train arrive?
Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff?
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff.
How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff?
Book your Edinburgh Castle to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Cardiff?
There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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