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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Braemar is to drive which costs £110 - £170 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Braemar is to drive which takes 8h 43m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Braemar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Braemar. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Invercauld Arms Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Braemar?

The distance between Cardiff and Braemar is 490 miles. The road distance is 461.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Braemar without a car is to train and bus via Crewe which takes 11h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Cardiff to Braemar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Braemar bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Braemar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Braemar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Braemar is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Braemar.

Where can I stay near Braemar?

There are 87+ hotels available in Braemar.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Braemar 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 via Crewe
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 Dundee
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Invercauld Arms HotelE11
11h 9m
Drive 458.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Braemar458.5 mi
8h 43m
£115–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway StationE3
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Invercauld Arms HotelE11
14h 59m
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 Malmaison
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Invercauld Arms Hotel
7h 50m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Invercauld Arms HotelE11
11h 55m
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson Street
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Overgate
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Invercauld Arms HotelE11
17h 21m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Invercauld Arms Hotel
6h 22m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Invercauld Arms Hotel
7h 14m
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 Malmaison
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Invercauld Arms Hotel
8h
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, 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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Invercauld Arms Hotel
8h 42m
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 Malmaison
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Invercauld Arms Hotel
8h 43m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, 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 train from Inverness Airport Station to Dyce
4. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Invercauld Arms Hotel
9h 19m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.2 mi
Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Invercauld Arms Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Railway Station in around 14h 59m.

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