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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Crail is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £40 - £110 and takes 16h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Crail is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Crail. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Crail?

The distance between Cardiff and Crail is 443 miles. The road distance is 421.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Crail without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 28m and costs £85 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Cardiff to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Crail bus from?

Cardiff to Crail bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Crail?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Crail is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 28m and costs £85 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 15h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Crail bus arrive?

Cardiff to Crail bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Crail is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 788+ hotels available in Crail.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Crail 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 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 Cupar
9h 28m
£88–242
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk078
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to DundeeUkn11
16h 24m
£41–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Overgate
15h 16m
£48–105
Drive 419.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Crail419.2 mi
7h 59m
£103–149
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 Park and Ride
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
6h 17m
£62–171
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CuparEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
10h 15m
£67–432
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to CuparPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 23m
£195–624
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 Park and Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
6h 22m
£80–199
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 Dundee
7h 36m
£65–206
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 Park and Ride
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
7h 16m
£73–205
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 Cupar
8h 16m
£76–309

Cardiff to Crail by train and bus

38Weekly Services

9h 28mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Crail.

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Distance: 440.1 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bowling Green Place via Crewe, Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bowling Green Place via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 15h 16m.

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