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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Keith is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £45 - £120 and takes 18h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Keith is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Keith?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Keith. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Reidhaven Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Adelphi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Keith?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Keith station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Keith Station via Crewe, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Keith?

The distance between Cardiff and Keith is 496 miles. The road distance is 521.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Keith without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 18m and costs £100 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Cardiff to Keith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Keith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Keith train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Keith?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Keith is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 18m and costs £100 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Keith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Keith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Keith?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Keith is 521 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Cardiff to Keith.

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

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Where can I stay near Keith?

There are 337+ hotels available in Keith.

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

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

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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 Reidhaven Square
5h 15m
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reidhaven SquareM96
18h 21m
£48–118
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 Keith Station
11h 18m
£106–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Reidhaven SquareE7
15h 18m
Drive 518.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Keith518.1 mi
9h 50m
£130–187
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 Reidhaven Square
6h 8m
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 Keith Station
5h 29m
£74–228
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 Keith Station
8h 36m
£76–253
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 Keith Station
12h 34m
£316–664

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

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Distance: 492.9 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Keith Station via Crewe, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Reidhaven Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Adelphi in around 15h 18m.

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