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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cupar is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 12h 34m.

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 33m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cupar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cupar station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Railway Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Cardiff to Cupar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cupar bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cupar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cupar is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 10m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cupar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cupar bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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?

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

There are 11 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 Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupar
8h 10m
£91–222
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson StreetUk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to OvergateUkn11
15h 42m
£36–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
12h 34m
£40–58
Drive 409.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cupar409.2 mi
7h 44m
£103–148
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupar
5h 33m
£69–166
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CuparEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
8h 57m
£70–565
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 Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupar
6h 19m
£67–196
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupar
5h 43m
£93–233
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupar
6h 26m
£87–229
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
7h 3m
£67–236
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 Cupar
7h 53m
£121–355

Cardiff to Cupar by train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 420.2 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Railway Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station in around 12h 34m.

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