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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Inveraray is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Inveraray is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Inveraray?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Inveraray. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Barn Brae via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Inveraray?

The distance between Cardiff and Inveraray is 441 miles. The road distance is 430.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Inveraray without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 55m and costs £50 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Cardiff to Inveraray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Inveraray bus from?

Cardiff to Inveraray bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Inveraray bus arrive?

Cardiff to Inveraray bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Inveraray?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Inveraray is 431 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Inveraray.

Where can I stay near Inveraray?

There are 664+ hotels available in Inveraray.

Cardiff to Inveraray - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Inveraray 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae926
9h 55m
£54–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae926
15h 42m
£38–74
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae926
13h 34m
£61–156
Drive 428 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Inveraray428 mi
8h 3m
£106–153
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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 bus from Terminal Building to Barn Brae
6h 9m
£55–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
7h 31m
£67–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Barn Brae
7h 7m
£67–195
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
7h 46m
£85–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
8h 30m
£78–214

Cardiff to Inveraray by train, foot, and bus

34Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438 mi
Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Barn Brae via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 42m.

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