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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dundee is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dundee is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dundee?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Overgate via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dundee?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dundee via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dundee?

The distance between Cardiff and Dundee is 437 miles. The road distance is 424.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dundee without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 23m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Cardiff to Dundee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dundee bus from?

Cardiff to Dundee bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dundee train from?

Cardiff to Dundee train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dundee?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dundee is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 23m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dundee bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Dundee train arrive?

Cardiff to Dundee train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dundee is 425 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Dundee.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Dundee?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Dundee?

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Where can I stay near Dundee?

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Cardiff to Dundee - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Dundee by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain
8h 23m
£153–274
Bus
cheapest
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 Overgatebus
11h 58m
£57–113
Drive 422.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dundeecar 422.2 mi
8h 2m
£102–148
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus
5h 13m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
9h 10m
£243–369
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Dundee stationbus
10h 5m
£148–262
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 Dundeetrain
6h 1m
£89–221
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus
6h 2m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
7h 23m
£91–260

Cardiff to Dundee by train

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Distance: 434.6 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dundee via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Overgate via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 58m.

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