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 13h 11m.

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 49m 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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Buccleuch Street via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

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 35m and costs £80 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 35m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dalkeith bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dalkeith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 2231+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 35m
£84–258
Bus
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 / ...
13h 11m
£35–113
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 16m
Drive 361.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dalkeithcar 361.2 mi
7h 7m
£89–128
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 49m
£53–134
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 13m
£55–540
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 39m
£58–192
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 48m
£64–191
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 11m
£52–216

Cardiff to Dalkeith by train, foot, and bus

57Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dalkeith.

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Distance: 386.1 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Buccleuch Street via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 12h 16m.

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