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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Leuchars by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leucharstrain train
    8h 7m
    £159–284

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    12h 9m
    £72–145

  3. Drive 416.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Leucharscar car 416.5 mi
    8h 2m
    £102–147

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leucharstrain train
    5h 31m
    £83–186

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leucharstrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
    8h 54m
    £263–390

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Northallertontrain train
    3. Take the train from Northallerton to Leucharstrain train
    13h 4m
    £122–190

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 43m
    £87–213

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leucharstrain train
    6h 17m
    £119–225

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leucharstrain train
    6h 48m
    £115–338

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leucharstrain train
    7h 8m
    £98–265

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leucharstrain train
    7h 34m
    £158–352

Cardiff to Leuchars by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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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 Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 12h 9m.

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