Carpooling Edinburgh – Cardiff
The route Edinburgh – Cardiff is about 385 mi and 7 h 35 min by car. Fuel alone costs about £69 — sharing the ride with two other people, everyone pays about £23.
- Distance
- 385 mi
- Driving time
- 7 h 35 min
- Fuel (whole car)
- ≈ £69
- Per person (3 people)
- ≈ £23
- CO₂ per person (3 people)
- ≈ 38 kg
Current listings Edinburgh → Cardiff
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How does carpooling Edinburgh – Cardiff work?
- Find a ride. Enter the route Edinburgh → Cardiff in the search — we show drivers travelling exactly this route and those passing nearby (AI matching within 90 km).
- Agree the details in chat. You settle the price, meeting point and luggage directly in the app messages.
- Travel together. After the trip, rate each other — a profile with reviews builds trust for future routes.
Cost estimates assume 8 l/100 km and a fuel price of £1.40/l. Work out the exact cost for your car in the trip cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh – Cardiff
How much does a ride Edinburgh – Cardiff cost?
Fuel alone on Edinburgh – Cardiff (385 mi) is about £69 for the whole car, at 8 l/100 km and £1.40 per litre. The driver sets the seat price — usually a share of the fuel cost: about £35 per person with two people, £23 with three, £17 with four.
How long does the drive Edinburgh – Cardiff take?
Driving 385 mi on Edinburgh – Cardiff usually takes about 7 h 35 min, depending on the time of day, traffic and roadworks. Listings with a saved route analysis show a more precise time on the ride card.
How do I find a shared ride Edinburgh – Cardiff?
Enter both cities in the An7Way search, switch on smart matching (it finds drivers whose route passes within 90 km of yours), send a ride request and agree the details in chat. If you drive your own car, post a listing and take passengers.
Can I send a parcel on Edinburgh – Cardiff?
Yes — drivers with boot space and occasional couriers take parcels on Edinburgh – Cardiff. See the parcel delivery page for this route. Parcel delivery Edinburgh – Cardiff →
Related routes
Return route: carpooling Cardiff – Edinburgh · Rides Edinburgh · Rides Cardiff