The average bus between Cowbridge and Edinburgh takes 19h 30m and the fastest bus takes 16h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cowbridge to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cowbridge and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cowbridge is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Ninian Park PH and take an average of 19h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cowbridge to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cowbridge to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cowbridge station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
Cowbridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cowbridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Cowbridge and Edinburgh is 499.6 km. The road distance is 741 km.
You can take a bus from Cowbridge Town Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 12h 56m.