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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £45 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Rhoose via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cardiff Airport is 395 miles. The road distance is 380.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 42m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 42m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 14h, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £230 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Airport?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport.

Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 42m
£119–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
14h
£50–81
Drive 378.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cardiff Airportcar 378.4 mi
7h 35m
£94–135
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EDI - CWL
4h 57m
£50–230
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 27m
£202–294
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 41m
£124–204
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain
5h 41m
£72–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 18m
£70–194

Edinburgh to Cardiff Airport by train and bus

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.8 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cardiff Airport, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Airport via Crewe, Cardiff Central, and Rhoose in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cardiff Airport via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Cardiff North Road, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 14h.

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