Route from Edinburgh to Cardiff

The distance between Edinburgh and Cardiff is 387 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 52 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
387 mi , 6 h 52 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Cardiff

387 mi 6 h 52 min
1.
Head southwest on Princes Street
115 ft
2.
Turn left onto North Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
3.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Clerk Street (A7)
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
6.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1016 ft
8.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
11.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
12.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
13.
Continue onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
222 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
633 ft
16.
Keep right onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.5 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
205 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Moorfoot View (A701)
102 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Moorfoot View (A701)
0.8 mi
21.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
513 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.3 mi
23.
Keep left onto The Brae (B7026)
3.1 mi
24.
Continue straight onto A6094
2 mi
25.
Keep right onto A701
9.4 mi
26.
Go straight onto A72
3.2 mi
27.
Continue onto A701
27.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A74(M)
15 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
30.5 mi
30.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
31.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
32.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
33.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
35.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
37.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
41.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
45.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
46.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
47.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
48.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
50.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
51.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
52.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
53.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
54.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
57.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
58.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
59.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
60.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
61.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

The expense of driving from Edinburgh to Cardiff using petrol amounts to £67.1. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £33.55 (£67.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £22.37 per person (£67.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £16.78 per person (£67.1 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 46.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £67.1 for the trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 42.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.2 £ (42.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.13 £ (42.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.6 £ (42.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Edinburgh to Cardiff covers 374.91 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 15 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Edinburgh to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Cardiff is the second suggested route (375mi, 7h 15min) and costs 65 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Cardiff is the first suggested route (387mi, 6h 52min) and costs 67.1 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 387mi (distance from Edinburgh to Cardiff) and its duration is 6h 52min. The slowest route is 375mi, and its duration is 7h 15min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Edinburgh to Cardiff. It provides driving directions from Edinburgh to Cardiff, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Edinburgh - Cardiff route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Edinburgh to Cardiff with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Edinburgh located?

Edinburgh is located in City of Edinburgh county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Edinburgh has coordinates 55.9532520o,-3.1882670o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Edinburgh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cardiff?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.