Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Cardiff.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$41 - $177 | Average Duration15h 35m | 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
| Average Price$108 - $744 | Average Duration7h 22m | 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
Carpool | Average Price$30 - $30 | Average Duration6h 30m | 21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Edinburgh to CardiffAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Edinburgh to Cardiff: Trip Overview
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Edinburgh to Cardiff Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff was searched and found on Jul 12, 2025 with a price of $41To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $41 to $109 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-07-15.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Edinburgh to Cardiff, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Edinburgh to Cardiff that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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