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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Airdrie is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Airdrie is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Airdrie?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Sheriff Court via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Airdrie?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Airdrie via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Airdrie?

The distance between Cardiff and Airdrie is 385 miles. The road distance is 367.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Airdrie without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 38m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Cardiff to Airdrie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Airdrie bus from?

Cardiff to Airdrie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Airdrie train from?

Cardiff to Airdrie train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Airdrie?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Airdrie is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 38m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Airdrie bus arrive?

Cardiff to Airdrie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Airdrie train arrive?

Cardiff to Airdrie train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Airdrie?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Airdrie is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Cardiff to Airdrie.

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

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Where can I stay near Airdrie?

There are 1364+ hotels available in Airdrie.

Cardiff to Airdrie - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Airdrie by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 34m
£50–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
12h 27m
£34–80
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 38m
£48–186
Drive 365.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Airdrie365.5 mi
6h 50m
£90–130
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrie
4h 51m
£73–174
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 34m
£61–185
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrie
4h 56m
£91–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrie
5h 50m
£84–210
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AirdrieEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
8h 39m
£70–291

Cardiff to Airdrie by train and foot

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.9 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Airdrie via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Sheriff Court via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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