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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rosyth is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £40 - £80 and takes 13h 36m.

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 18m and costs £50 - £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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Queens Buildings via Birmingham Coach Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

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 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rosyth?

The distance between Cardiff and Rosyth is 377 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 39m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 39m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rosyth bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rosyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 15m 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 1711+ hotels available in Rosyth.

Cardiff to Rosyth - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Rosyth by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
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 18m
£50–125
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
13h 36m
£44–76
Train via Crewe
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 39m
£143–241
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 6m
£84–204
Drive 380.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rosythcar 380.8 mi
7h 15m
£95–137
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 10m
£91–172
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
5h 14m
£142–384
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
6h
£70–170
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 23m
£241–336

Cardiff to Rosyth by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 374.5 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Queens Buildings via Birmingham Coach Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 6m.

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