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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cupar is to bus and train which costs £45 - £170 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cupar is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cupar?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cupar via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cupar?

The distance between Cardiff and Cupar is 423 miles. The road distance is 411.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cupar without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 5m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Cardiff to Cupar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cupar train from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Cupar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cupar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cupar is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Cardiff to Cupar.

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

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Where can I stay near Cupar?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Cupar.

Cardiff to Cupar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Cupar 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
8h 5m
£122–233
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
13h 54m
£46–170
Drive 409.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cuparcar 409.2 mi
7h 44m
£100–144
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
5h 15m
£61–151
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
8h 51m
£63–331
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
6h 8m
£63–191
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
6h 14m
£73–212
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
6h 53m
£64–271

Cardiff to Cupar by train

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Distance: 420.2 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cupar via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 5m.

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