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Edinburgh to Cardiff Bus

from £43.48

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Avg. trip duration

15 hr 10 mins

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Avg. distance

557 miles

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Cheapest trip

From £43.48

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5

Avg. trips a day

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Bus stations and stops in Edinburgh

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from Edinburgh to Cardiff by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Edinburgh to Cardiff route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Edinburgh -Cardiff route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Edinburgh and Cardiff is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Edinburgh to Cardiff. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In Edinburgh, there are 6 coach stops. As for Cardiff, it's served by a single stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Edinburgh and Cardiff. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Edinburgh to Cardiff is set for 23:40.
The first coach service from Edinburgh to Cardiff is at 08:55.
The route between Edinburgh and Cardiff generally takes about 14 hours 30 minutes by coach and covers approximately 550 miles.
Bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff with FlixBus are available from as low as £43.48.

Bus travel from Edinburgh to Cardiff: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Edinburgh and Cardiff starting from £43.48 (average ticket cost: £60.48).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Edinburgh to Cardiff lasts approximately 14 hours 30 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Edinburgh and Cardiff is 550 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Edinburgh-Cardiff: to check departure times of coaches between Edinburgh and Cardiff, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 5 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Edinburgh, there are 6 coach stops. As for Cardiff, it's served by a single stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Edinburgh on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Cardiff.