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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Largs is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Largs is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Largs?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Largs. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at School Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Largs?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Largs. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Largs via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Largs?

The distance between Cardiff and Largs is 424 miles. The road distance is 392.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Largs without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cardiff to Largs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Largs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Largs train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Largs?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Largs is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Cardiff to Largs bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Largs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Largs?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Largs is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Largs.

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

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Where can I stay near Largs?

There are 489+ hotels available in Largs.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Largs 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
8h 20m
£70–226
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 Buchanan Bus Station to School Streetbus 901 / ...
12h 4m
£35–76
Drive 390.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Largscar 390.6 mi
7h 39m
£94–136
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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
5h 31m
£50–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to School Streetbus 901 / ...
11h 28m
£199–661
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 Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
6h 50m
£73–162
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
6h 30m
£52–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
6h 44m
£122–352
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain
7h 13m
£93–233

Cardiff to Largs by train

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Distance: 421.2 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Largs via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to School Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 4m.

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