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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Buckie is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £55 - £130 and takes 19h 29m.

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 6h 49m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Buckie?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Buckie. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Shanks Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 4 and Reiket Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Buckie?

The distance between Cardiff and Buckie is 528 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 £140 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Cardiff to Buckie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Buckie bus from?

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

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 £140 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Buckie bus arrive?

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

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 362+ hotels available in Buckie.

Cardiff to Buckie - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 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
6h 50m
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson Street
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket LaneM96
19h 29m
£55–129
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
£146–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Reiket LaneM96
16h 54m
Drive 530.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Buckie530.5 mi
10h 8m
£133–192
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
7h 43m
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 Elgin
6h 49m
£70–220
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 Elgin
10h 42m
£84–232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeen
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reiket LaneM96
14h 25m
£249–651
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Dundee
3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgin
14h 48m
£234–753

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

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 524.8 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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 Shanks Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Bus Station Stance 4, and Reiket Lane in around 16h 54m.

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