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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Aviemore is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Aviemore is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Cairngorm Hotel via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aviemore via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Aviemore?

The distance between Cardiff and Aviemore is 531 miles. The road distance is 492.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aviemore without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 37m and costs £100 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Cardiff to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Aviemore bus from?

Cardiff to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Aviemore train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aviemore is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 37m and costs £100 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Aviemore bus arrive?

Cardiff to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Aviemore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Aviemore is 493 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Cardiff to Aviemore.

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

Book your Cardiff to Aviemore train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Aviemore?

Book your Cardiff to Aviemore bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 458+ hotels available in Aviemore.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Aviemore 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 via Edinburgh
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 Aviemore
10h 37m
£101–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
13h 21m
£42–96
Drive 489.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Aviemore489.8 mi
9h 5m
£120–173
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
7h 16m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to AviemoreLondon Euston - Inverness
11h 23m
£95–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotelmegabus M90 / ...
11h 46m
£66–292
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
6h 25m
£61–280
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 Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
8h 1m
£55–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
8h 15m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
7h 22m
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 Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
8h 44m
£109–298
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 Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
9h 42m
£125–361

Cardiff to Aviemore by train

42Weekly Trains

10h 37mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Aviemore.

Launch map view

Distance: 527.6 mi
Duration: 10h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aviemore via Crewe and Haymarket in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Cairngorm Hotel via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 21m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.