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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dingwall is to train and fly which costs £55 - £190 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dingwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dingwall?

The distance between Cardiff and Dingwall is 501 miles. The road distance is 535.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dingwall without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 16m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cardiff to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dingwall bus from?

Cardiff to Dingwall bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dingwall is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 16m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dingwall bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dingwall bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dingwall is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1038+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Cardiff to Dingwall - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Dingwall by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5h 45m
£67–208
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 37m
£58–186
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
12h 16m
£110–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
14h 53m
Drive 532.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dingwall532.3 mi
9h 53m
£133–191
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
6h 56m
£110–439
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 7m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
8h 15m
£116–283
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
9h 12m
£128–341
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 6m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk094
12h 59m
£73–583
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
13h 26m
£111–154

Cardiff to Dingwall by train and bus

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12h 16mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.8 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tesco via Crewe, Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 14h 53m.

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