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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dornoch is to train and fly and bus which costs £60 - £200 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dornoch is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dornoch?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dornoch. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Clydesdale Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dornoch?

The distance between Cardiff and Dornoch is 527 miles. The road distance is 562.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dornoch without a car is to train and bus via Crewe which takes 13h 20m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Cardiff to Dornoch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dornoch bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Dornoch bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dornoch?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dornoch is 563 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Cardiff to Dornoch.

Where can I stay near Dornoch?

There are 248+ hotels available in Dornoch.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Dornoch 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, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bank
6h 49m
£73–227
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
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
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bank
10h 42m
£64–195
Train, bus via Crewe
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
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale BankX99
13h 20m
£114–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale BankX99
15h 57m
Drive 559.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dornoch559.5 mi
10h 25m
£141–203
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bank
7h 56m
£115–447
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
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bank
10h 12m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bank
9h 10m
£126–296
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bank
8h 23m
£105–303
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bank
10h 3m
£138–354
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale BankX99
13h 56m
£77–591
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale BankX99
14h 25m
£116–160

Cardiff to Dornoch by train and bus

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13h 20mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.9 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Clydesdale Bank via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 15h 57m.

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