What is the cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aviemore to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs £45 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Aviemore and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Cardiff?

The distance between Aviemore and Cardiff is 531 miles. The road distance is 492.8 miles.

How do I travel from Aviemore to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Cardiff without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 52m and costs £95 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Aviemore to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Aviemore to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Cardiff bus from?

Aviemore to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Station.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Cardiff train from?

Aviemore to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.

Train or bus from Aviemore to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Cardiff is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 52m and costs £95 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Aviemore to Cardiff bus arrive?

Aviemore to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aviemore to Cardiff train arrive?

Aviemore to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Aviemore to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Cardiff is 493 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Aviemore to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Aviemore to Cardiff?

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Aviemore to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Aviemore to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 52m
£97–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
13h 7m
£42–102
Drive 490 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Cardiffcar 490 mi
9h 9m
£120–174
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 22m
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 50m
£98–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aviemore Train Station to Edinburgh Bus Stationbus megabus M90 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
11h 20m
£83–298
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 46m
£49–212
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 43m
£88–210
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 44m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 45m
£104–443
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 24m
£98–297

Aviemore to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 527.7 mi
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Aviemore to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 13h 7m.

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