For users who need CBD to work fast, vaping is the answer. While oils take 30-45 minutes sublingually and gummies can take 90 minutes through digestion, inhaled CBD reaches your bloodstream in 2-5 minutes. The Vibes CBD Vape Kit is the best complete starter package available in the UK — a rechargeable 350mAh battery, a 2ml refillable pod, and a 1200mg CBD e-liquid in your choice of flavours.
The kit is designed for simplicity. Charge the battery via USB-C, fill the pod with the included e-liquid, wait 5 minutes for the coil to saturate, and you're ready. The draw-activated mechanism means no buttons to press — just inhale. The vapour is smooth at both the 1.2ohm and 0.8ohm coil resistances (both included). The Blue Raspberry flavour is the standout: sweet but not cloying, with no synthetic aftertaste. For a comparison of all CBD formats, see our CBD oil and vaping roundup.
Bioavailability & Efficiency
Vaping CBD offers significantly higher bioavailability than oral methods — estimated at 40-60% versus 10-20% for oils taken sublingually and 5-10% for edibles. This means you need less CBD to achieve the same effect. A single 3-second puff from the Vibes kit delivers approximately 5-8mg of bioavailable CBD. For acute anxiety or breakthrough pain, this is unmatched. The trade-off is duration — effects last 1-3 hours rather than the 4-6 hours you get from oils.
Ongoing Costs
At £19.99, the starter kit is excellent value. However, the pod system requires replacement pods (£5.99 each) and the e-liquid needs to be replenished. Vibes sells 1200mg refill bottles at £14.99, which should last a moderate user 2-3 weeks. For daily CBD users, oils work out significantly cheaper per milligram. But for those who need fast relief or simply prefer vaping over oils, the convenience and speed justify the premium. For more on vaping, check our best CBD vape UK roundup.