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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit is to train and fly which costs £55 - £190 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Drumnadrochit?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Drum Green via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit?

The distance between Cardiff and Drumnadrochit is 501 miles. The road distance is 525.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 29m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Drumnadrochit bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 29m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Drumnadrochit bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Drumnadrochit is 525 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit.

Where can I stay near Drumnadrochit?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Drumnadrochit.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit 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 58m
£67–211
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 51m
£58–189
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 29m
£111–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
15h 6m
Drive 522.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Drumnadrochit522.3 mi
10h 1m
£131–189
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
7h 5m
£109–442
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 21m
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 19m
£120–290
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 31m
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
£71–586
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
13h 28m
£110–155

Cardiff to Drumnadrochit by train and bus

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12h 29mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Drum Green via Crewe, Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Drum Green via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 15h 6m.

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