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How to get fromCardiff to Avon Gorgeby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Avon Gorge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
    7h 29m
    £69–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus590 / ...
    11h 9m
    £37–101

  3. Drive 354.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Avon Gorgecar354.5 mi
    6h 38m
    £89–128

  4. 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)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Larkhalltrain
    4h 52m
    £50–150

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaytrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to MotherwelltrainPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    9h 52m
    £191–616

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    5h 31m
    £56–160

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHX - GLA
    5h 48m
    £62–194

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeCWL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    5h 32m
    £74–198

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    6h 28m
    £67–199

Cardiff to Avon Gorge by train and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Avon Gorge, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wellbrae via Crewe, Preston, Motherwell, Hamilton Central, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wellbrae via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 11h 9m.

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