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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Elgin is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £50 - £130 and takes 18h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Elgin via Crewe, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Elgin?

The distance between Cardiff and Elgin is 513 miles. The road distance is 529 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Elgin without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 38m and costs £110 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cardiff to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Elgin?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Elgin is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 38m and costs £110 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Elgin is 529 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Elgin 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 Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
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 bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
5h 53m
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson Street
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie PlaceM96
18h 36m
£52–123
Train 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 Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
11h 38m
£111–364
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 Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
15h 26m
Drive 525.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Elgin525.9 mi
10h 7m
£133–192
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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 train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
5h 10m
£66–221
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, 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 bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
6h 46m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
8h 56m
£81–335
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 Aberdeen
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
9h 24m
£80–235
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
9h 5m
£105–412
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
12h 54m
£321–651

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 510.1 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Elgin via Crewe, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 15h 26m.

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