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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dalkeith is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dalkeith is to train and fly and line 3 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dalkeith?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dalkeith. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Buccleuch Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dalkeith?

The distance between Cardiff and Dalkeith is 388 miles. The road distance is 363.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dalkeith without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 38m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Cardiff to Dalkeith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dalkeith bus from?

Cardiff to Dalkeith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dalkeith?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dalkeith is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 38m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dalkeith bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dalkeith?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dalkeith is 363 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Dalkeith.

Where can I stay near Dalkeith?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Dalkeith.

Cardiff to Dalkeith - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Dalkeith by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 38m
£70–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 33m
£35–111
Drive 361.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dalkeithcar 361.2 mi
7h 7m
£87–125
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 3 bus
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 bus from Princes Street to Buccleuch Streetbus
4h 50m
£52–134
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 16m
£55–365
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
8h 28m
£71–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 49m
£56–187
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 45m
£57–130
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
6h 15m
£47–211

Cardiff to Dalkeith by train, foot, and bus

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 386.1 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Buccleuch Street via Crewe, Edinburgh Waverley, and Surgeons' Hall in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Buccleuch Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 12h 33m.

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