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 £40 - £100 and takes 13h 17m.

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 31m and costs £65 - £180.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Provost Wynd via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

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 10m.

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 via Crewe which takes 8h 10m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 via Crewe which takes 8h 10m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Fife bus arrive?

Cardiff to Fife bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 49m 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 788+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupar
8h 10m
£84–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and RideM92 / ...
13h 17m
£42–97
Drive 410.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fife410.5 mi
7h 49m
£101–146
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 Edinburgh Gateway to Cupar
5h 31m
£67–176
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CuparEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
8h 57m
£64–425
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar
14h 1m
£46–161
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 Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupar
6h 17m
£69–221
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupar
5h 35m
£85–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupar
6h 30m
£78–210
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar
6h 59m
£72–301

Cardiff to Fife by train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.2 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Provost Wynd via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 13h 17m.

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