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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dollar is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dollar is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dollar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dollar. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dollar?

The distance between Cardiff and Dollar is 403 miles. The road distance is 390.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dollar without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cardiff to Dollar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dollar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dollar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dollar is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dollar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dollar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dollar is 390 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Cardiff to Dollar.

Where can I stay near Dollar?

There are 741+ hotels available in Dollar.

Cardiff to Dollar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Dollar 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 Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
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 Park and Ride
5h 26m
£50–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
12h 19m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloa
9h 12m
£70–229
Drive 387.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dollar387.8 mi
7h 24m
£97–140
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 Alloa
6h 10m
£52–136
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Park and Ride
5h 35m
£74–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Park and Ride
6h 18m
£68–204
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ride
7h 40m
£63–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from George Street to Park and RideE1
9h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloa
14h 16m
£37–71

Cardiff to Dollar by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.3 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cafe at No.44 via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Alloa, and Shillinghill in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 12h 19m.

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