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 £55 - £110 and takes 11h 47m.

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 5h 14m and costs £70 - £200.

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 Park Place and arriving at Shillinghill via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

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 Larbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alloa?

The distance between Cardiff and Alloa is 405 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 which takes 7h 59m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 Park Place 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 which takes 7h 59m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 47m.

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?

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Cardiff to Alloa - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Alloa by train, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Larberttrain
7h 59m
£100–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place 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 47m
£57–110
Drive 385.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Alloacar 385.4 mi
7h 25m
£95–136
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
5h 14m
£71–195
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain
8h 15m
£147–265
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
10h 8m
£235–327
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 32m
£82–182
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 58m
£103–212
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 16m
£110–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
7h 19m
£100–260

Cardiff to Alloa by train

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Alloa.

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Distance: 402.2 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alloa via Crewe and Larbert in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Shillinghill via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 11h 47m.

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