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 £60 - £120 and takes 12h 41m.

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 21m and costs £80 - £190.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Railway Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 3m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cupar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cupar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 49m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 3m
£155–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
4. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24
12h 41m
£61–117
Drive 409.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cuparcar 409.2 mi
7h 49m
£99–143
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 21m
£81–181
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
£250–359
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
9h 2m
£158–284
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 20m
£92–231
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 11m
£110–215
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
7h 4m
£98–250
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 30m
£152–342

Cardiff to Cupar by train

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Distance: 420.2 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Railway Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 12h 41m.

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