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 £35 - £85 and takes 12h 45m.

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 6h 5m and costs £90 - £320.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs £80 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 54m and costs £80 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Arbroath bus arrive?

Cardiff to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 22m 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?

There are 226+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Cardiff to Arbroath - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
8h 54m
£85–244
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 Overgatebus
12h 45m
£38–83
Drive 437.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Arbroathcar 437.8 mi
8h 22m
£105–151
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 Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 10m
£64–172
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
9h 41m
£67–443
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Arbroathtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
13h 26m
£115–188
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 Arbroathtrain
6h 20m
£60–172
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h 5m
£92–312
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 Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
7h 8m
£68–225
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
7h 4m
£96–365
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 Arbroathtrain
7h 42m
£60–286

Cardiff to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 451.4 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 12h 45m.

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