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

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

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  1. Train

    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 Cupartrain train
    8h 1m
    £156–350

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus M92 / ...
    14h 37m
    £48–81

  3. Drive 410.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Fifecar car 410.5 mi
    7h 53m
    £100–145

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    5h 19m
    £66–166

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    9h
    £114–247

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cupartrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    9h 2m
    £195–674

  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 Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    6h 19m
    £68–213

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

    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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    6h 12m
    £101–296

  9. 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 Cupartrain train
    7h 3m
    £83–347

Cardiff to Fife by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Provost Wynd via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 14h 37m.

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