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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ballachulish is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ballachulish is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ballachulish?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ballachulish. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Tourist Information via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ballachulish?

The distance between Cardiff and Ballachulish is 469 miles. The road distance is 459.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ballachulish without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 14m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Cardiff to Ballachulish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ballachulish bus from?

Cardiff to Ballachulish bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ballachulish?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ballachulish is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £270 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ballachulish bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ballachulish bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ballachulish?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ballachulish is 460 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Cardiff to Ballachulish.

Where can I stay near Ballachulish?

There are 564+ hotels available in Ballachulish.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Ballachulish 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Information914 / ...
10h 14m
£71–236
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Information914 / ...
15h 29m
£40–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Tourist Information914 / ...
13h 20m
£41–58
Drive 457.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ballachulish457.1 mi
8h 38m
£115–166
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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 bus from Terminal Building to Tourist Information
6h 45m
£53–138
Train
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 Low Level to Fort William
12h 47m
£100–267
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 Tourist Information
7h 34m
£59–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Tourist Information
7h 37m
£70–216
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Tourist Information
7h 43m
£83–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 Tourist Information
8h 26m
£77–216
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
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 bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station
8h 43m
£76–233

Cardiff to Ballachulish by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.7 mi
Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Tourist Information via Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tourist Information via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Fort William, and Bus Station in around 12h 47m.

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