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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Carnoustie is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Carnoustie is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs £110 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Carnoustie?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Carnoustie. 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 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Carnoustie?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Carnoustie via Crewe, Haymarket and Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Carnoustie?

The distance between Cardiff and Carnoustie is 448 miles. The road distance is 434.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carnoustie without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 18m and costs £90 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Cardiff to Carnoustie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carnoustie bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Carnoustie train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Carnoustie?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Carnoustie is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 18m and costs £90 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Carnoustie bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Carnoustie train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Carnoustie?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Carnoustie is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Carnoustie.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Carnoustie?

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Where can I stay near Carnoustie?

There are 683+ hotels available in Carnoustie.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Carnoustie 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 18m
£92–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
13h 3m
£35–58
Drive 431.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Carnoustie431.6 mi
8h 16m
£108–156
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 Carnoustie
6h 33m
£68–183
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
10h 5m
£72–634
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson StreetUk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to OvergateUkn11
15h 34m
£37–97
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Carnoustie
6h 34m
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 Carnoustie
6h 16m
£116–337
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 Carnoustie
7h 9m
£133–385
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Carnoustie
6h 44m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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
4. Take the train from Perth to Carnoustie
7h 27m
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 10m
£68–299

Cardiff to Carnoustie by train

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9h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 445.2 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carnoustie via Crewe, Haymarket, and Dundee in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 13h 3m.

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