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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Fife is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Fife is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Fife. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Trading Estate via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Fife. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cupar via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Fife?

The distance between Cardiff and Fife is 423 miles. The road distance is 412.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fife without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £80 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Cardiff to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fife bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Fife?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fife is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £80 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Fife bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Fife is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Fife.

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

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Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 795+ hotels available in Fife.

Cardiff to Fife - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Fife by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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 Cupartrain
8h 4m
£80–308
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 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus
12h 16m
£51–110
Drive 410.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fifecar 410.5 mi
7h 53m
£102–146
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
5h 13m
£69–151
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
9h 1m
£79–232
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cupartrain Plymouth - Aberdeen
9h 2m
£197–658
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 Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
6h 12m
£61–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 12m
£80–208
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 Cupartrain
6h 52m
£61–271
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain
7h 6m
£95–282

Cardiff to Fife by train

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Distance: 420.2 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cupar via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Trading Estate via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Seagate Bus Station in around 12h 16m.

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