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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rosyth is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rosyth is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rosyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station and Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rosyth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rosyth via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rosyth?

The distance between Cardiff and Rosyth is 393 miles. The road distance is 383 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rosyth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 42m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Cardiff to Rosyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rosyth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rosyth train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Rosyth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rosyth is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 42m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rosyth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Rosyth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rosyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rosyth is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Rosyth.

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

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Where can I stay near Rosyth?

There are 2524+ hotels available in Rosyth.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Rosyth 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 42m
£88–164
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
13h 8m
£37–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
12h 3m
£39–57
Drive 380.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rosyth380.8 mi
7h 12m
£95–137
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 47m
£41–122
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 20m
£63–545
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
4h 47m
£65–185
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
5h 52m
£64–143
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 40m
£59–190
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 35m
£63–224

Cardiff to Rosyth by train

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.9 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rosyth via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Queensferry Street in around 12h 3m.

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