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Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$886.04
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59
Train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.82–$8.86

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Castle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Princes Street via Bristol Bond St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Castle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cardiff Castle and Edinburgh is 611 km. The road distance is 622.7 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 2m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh bus from?

Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh train from?

Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 2m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh is 623 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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