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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arbroath is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Arbroath is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Arbroath via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Arbroath?

The distance between Cardiff and Arbroath is 454 miles. The road distance is 440.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arbroath without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 45m and costs £90 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Cardiff to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Arbroath bus from?

Cardiff to Arbroath bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Arbroath train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Arbroath is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 45m and costs £90 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff to Arbroath bus arrive?

Cardiff to Arbroath bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Arbroath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Arbroath is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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Cardiff to Arbroath - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
8h 45m
£91–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
12h 53m
£40–62
Drive 437.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Arbroath437.8 mi
8h 19m
£110–158
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 Haymarket to Arbroath
6h 3m
£75–234
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to ArbroathEdinburgh - Aberdeen
9h 31m
£97–630
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson StreetUk078
2. Take the train from Newcastle to ArbroathLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
13h 28m
£117–201
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroath
6h 32m
£79–199
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
5h 36m
£111–353
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
6h 12m
£100–302
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
6h 29m
£123–381
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 Haymarket to Arbroath
6h 56m
£88–287
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
7h 36m
£68–298

Cardiff to Arbroath by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.4 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arbroath via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station in around 12h 53m.

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