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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Buckie is to bus and train which costs £90 - £180 and takes 18h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Buckie is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs £120 - £310.

How far is it from Cardiff to Buckie?

The distance between Cardiff and Buckie is 509 miles. The road distance is 533.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buckie without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 37m and costs £150 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cardiff to Buckie, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Buckie?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Buckie is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 37m and costs £150 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £180 and takes 17h 1m.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Buckie?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Buckie is 534 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Buckie.

Where can I stay near Buckie?

There are 355+ hotels available in Buckie.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Buckie 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 Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
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 Reidhaven Square
5h 38m
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 Union Square Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reidhaven SquareM96
17h 1m
£92–176
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
11h 37m
£155–325
Drive 530.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Buckie530.5 mi
10h 8m
£132–191
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 Reidhaven Square
6h 35m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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 Keith Station
5h 48m
£124–307
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
8h 55m
£131–311
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 Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
9h 23m
£129–306
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
8h 56m
£149–349
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
12h 53m
£371–727
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
18h 17m
£94–173

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 505.7 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Buckie via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Keith Station in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Buckie via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Reidhaven Square in around 17h 1m.

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