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How to get fromCardiff to Dalkeithby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 37m
    £122–247

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 5m
    £59–188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 46m
    £63–138

  4. Drive 361.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Dalkeithcar car 361.2 mi
    7h 8m
    £88–127

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buccleuch Streetbus bus
    5h
    £65–148

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 15m
    £241–333

  7. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    8h 25m
    £145–255

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 46m
    £100–189

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 23m
    £80–225

Cardiff to Dalkeith by train, foot, and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Buccleuch Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 11h 46m.

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