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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leuchars is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leuchars is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leuchars?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at St Bunyan's Place via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Crichton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Leuchars?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Leuchars via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leuchars?

The distance between Cardiff and Leuchars is 429 miles. The road distance is 418.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leuchars without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 7m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Cardiff to Leuchars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leuchars bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leuchars train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Leuchars?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leuchars is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 7m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leuchars bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Leuchars train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Leuchars?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Leuchars is 419 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Leuchars.

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

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Cardiff to Leuchars - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Leuchars by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leucharstrain
8h 7m
£151–270
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 Overgatebus
12h 10m
£59–117
Drive 416.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Leucharscar 416.5 mi
8h 2m
£101–146
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 Edinburgh Gateway to Leucharstrain
5h 29m
£83–186
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leucharstrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
8h 55m
£241–364
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leucharstrain
9h 6m
£150–290
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 Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Leucharstrain
6h 24m
£88–236
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leucharstrain
6h 18m
£112–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leucharstrain
7h 8m
£93–260
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leucharstrain
7h 37m
£154–347

Cardiff to Leuchars by train

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Distance: 426.4 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leuchars via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Bunyan's Place via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 12h 10m.

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