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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Crail is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 16h 23m.

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 which takes 6h 30m and costs £50 - £150.

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 15m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 15m and costs £65 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Crail bus arrive?

Cardiff to Crail bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Crail is 422 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 921+ hotels available in Crail.

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

Q: 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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Crail by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
9h 15m
£69–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Overgatebus Ukn11
16h 23m
£35–81
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Overgatebus
16h 13m
£50–105
Drive 419.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Crailcar 419.2 mi
8h 3m
£101–146
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 30m
£54–141
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
10h 16m
£201–665
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
7h 28m
£50–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 23m
£71–218
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
8h 8m
£54–256
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
8h 8m
£140–350

Cardiff to Crail by train and bus

49Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.1 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bowling Green Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 16h 13m.

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