What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Broughty Ferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Broughty Ferry?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Broughty Ferry via Crewe, Haymarket and Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry?

The distance between Cardiff and Broughty Ferry is 441 miles. The road distance is 427.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 12m and costs £95 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Broughty Ferry bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Broughty Ferry train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 12m and costs £95 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Broughty Ferry bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Broughty Ferry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Broughty Ferry is 427 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry?

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Where can I stay near Broughty Ferry?

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

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

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Train 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
9h 12m
£96–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
12h 25m
£34–57
Drive 424.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Broughty Ferry424.8 mi
8h 3m
£107–154
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 Broughty Ferry
6h 23m
£60–153
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
9h 46m
£72–626
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate
15h 45m
£46–129
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 Leonard Street
6h 26m
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 Leonard Street
6h 36m
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 Broughty Ferry
6h 29m
£118–282
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 Leonard Street
7h 19m
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 Broughty Ferry
7h 22m
£130–340
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
8h 3m
£69–310

Cardiff to Broughty Ferry by train

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9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.4 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Broughty Ferry, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Broughty Ferry via Crewe, Haymarket, and Dundee in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 12h 25m.

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