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 - £95 and takes 14h 47m.

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 34m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cupar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Provost Wynd via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

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 £80 - £240.

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 FlixBus, 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 £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 14h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cupar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cupar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street 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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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 Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupar
8h 10m
£82–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson Street
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Kinross Park & Ride
14h 47m
£40–94
Drive 409.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cupar409.2 mi
7h 44m
£101–146
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 34m
£75–176
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
£63–421
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar
9h 8m
£88–231
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 20m
£67–215
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 49m
£93–204
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 33m
£86–214
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 7m
£72–301

Cardiff to Cupar by train

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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 Provost Wynd via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11, and Park and Ride in around 14h 47m.

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