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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Arbroath is to bus and train which costs £85 - £150 and takes 13h 26m.

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 17m and costs £100 - £270.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Cardiff to Arbroath, including transfers.

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.

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 23m 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 244+ 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 55m
£160–291
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
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 25m
£74–184
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
£88–146
Drive 437.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Arbroathcar 437.8 mi
8h 23m
£109–157
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 42m
£257–397
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 38m
£85–199
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 17m
£105–266
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 12m
£115–233
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
£146–320
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 58m
£85–263
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
8h 16m
£101–312

Cardiff to Arbroath by train

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Arbroath.

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Distance: 451.3 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

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 55m.

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