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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rosyth is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rosyth is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs £45 - £150.

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 Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

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 Inverkeithing via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rosyth?

The distance between Cardiff and Rosyth is 392 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 17m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 FlixBus, 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 or bus from Cardiff to Rosyth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rosyth is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 17m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rosyth bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rosyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 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 2560+ 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

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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 17m
£90–239
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h 32m
£34–86
Drive 380.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rosyth380.8 mi
7h 12m
£94–135
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 48m
£47–147
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 23m
£56–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
13h 11m
£39–108
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 26m
£60–181
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
4h 54m
£65–175
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 48m
£58–183
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 43m
£69–244

Cardiff to Rosyth by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.5 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Inverkeithing via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Queens Buildings via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 12h 32m.

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