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 - £110 and takes 13h 9m.

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 £40 - £130.

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 13h 9m.

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 £110 - £200.

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 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 42m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 13h 9m.

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 2509+ 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 Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 42m
£115–194
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 9m
£33–101
Drive 380.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rosythcar 380.8 mi
7h 12m
£93–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 48m
£41–122
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 22m
£56–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 10m
£39–115
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
5h 45m
£54–143
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 47m
£53–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 3m
£115–344
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
6h 30m
£62–219

Cardiff to Rosyth by train

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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 Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 9m.

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