How far is it from Ben Nevis to Cardiff?

The distance between Ben Nevis and Cardiff is 489 miles.

How do I travel from Ben Nevis to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Cardiff without a car is to travel and bus and train which takes 10h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ben Nevis to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Ben Nevis to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ben Nevis to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Cardiff by unknown, bus, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, bus, train
best
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
10h 50m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
14h 19m
Travel, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 35m
Travel, train via Crewe
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort William
2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
11h 24m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort William
2. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Central
13h 33m
Travel, bus via Birmingham
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
16h 36m
Travel, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 18m
Travel, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 17m
Travel, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Happy Valley
2. Take the bus from Happy Valley to Bus Station Stance 2
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 9m
Travel, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 6m
Travel, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird One
2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 18m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

23Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 486 mi
Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Cardiff. However, you can travel to Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Crewe, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Kingsway GD via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 19m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.