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 £35 - £90 and takes 15h 3m.

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 33m and costs £70 - £320.

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 15h 3m.

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, Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Aviemore?

The distance between Cardiff and Aviemore is 520 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 Glasgow which takes 11h 2m and costs £55 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 Glasgow which takes 11h 2m and costs £55 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 15h 3m.

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?

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

Book your Cardiff to Aviemore bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 469+ hotels available in Aviemore.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
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 33m
£71–312
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
15h 3m
£37–90
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
11h 2m
£57–297
Drive 489.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Aviemore489.8 mi
9h 5m
£122–175
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 49m
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
£59–210
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
8h 6m
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 48m
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
9h 15m
£114–320
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
10h 14m
£125–349
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
£92–154
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 33m
£66–382

Cardiff to Aviemore by train and foot

52Weekly Services

11h 2mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.9 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aviemore via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Cairngorm Hotel via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 3m.

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