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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dingwall is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 15h 9m.

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 50m 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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hill Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dingwall?

The distance between Cardiff and Dingwall is 500 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 10m and costs £190 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 10m and costs £190 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 15h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dingwall bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dingwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dingwall is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 608+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Cardiff to Dingwall - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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 Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 50m
£69–206
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
12h 10m
£191–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
15h 9m
£70–132
Drive 532.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dingwallcar 532.3 mi
9h 58m
£129–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
7h 11m
£128–420
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
9h 35m
£118–307
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
7h 45m
£120–275
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 Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 41m
£110–307
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 44m
£155–349
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 10m
£146–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
13h 12m
£251–353

Cardiff to Dingwall by train and bus

40Weekly Services

12h 10mAverage Duration

£191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dingwall.

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Distance: 497.5 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hill Street via Crewe, Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hill Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 15h 9m.

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