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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alloa is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alloa is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Shillinghill via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Alloa via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alloa?

The distance between Cardiff and Alloa is 418 miles. The road distance is 387.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alloa without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 55m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cardiff to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alloa bus from?

Cardiff to Alloa bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alloa?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alloa is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 55m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alloa bus arrive?

Cardiff to Alloa bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Alloa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Alloa is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Cardiff to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 261+ hotels available in Alloa.

Cardiff to Alloa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Alloa by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
7h 55m
£71–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
11h 46m
£35–91
Drive 385.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Alloacar 385.4 mi
7h 25m
£93–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
4h 56m
£49–120
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
9h 53m
£60–552
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 19m
£65–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain
5h 55m
£54–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 18m
£70–208

Cardiff to Alloa by train and foot

62Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.6 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alloa via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Shillinghill via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 11h 46m.

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