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How to get fromCardiff to Dundeeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Dundee by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundeetrain train
    8h 22m
    £158–277

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Overgatebus bus Ukn11
    14h 54m
    £51–85

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    11h
    £64–133

  4. Drive 422.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Dundeecar car 422.2 mi
    8h 2m
    £104–150

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus bus
    5h 12m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    9h 9m
    £251–377

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 3m
    £83–216

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Malmaisonbus bus
    5h 58m

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    6h 12m
    £110–333

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
    6h 58m
    £151–352

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    7h 21m
    £100–265

Cardiff to Dundee by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Overgate via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h.

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