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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Scone is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Scone is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Scone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Scone. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Mansfield Road via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Scone?

The distance between Cardiff and Scone is 447 miles. The road distance is 414 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Scone without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 2m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Cardiff to Scone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Scone bus from?

Cardiff to Scone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Scone?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Scone is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 2m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to Scone bus arrive?

Cardiff to Scone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Scone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Scone is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Cardiff to Scone.

Where can I stay near Scone?

There are 488+ hotels available in Scone.

Cardiff to Scone - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
9h 2m
£58–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
15h 12m
£34–77
Drive 411.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Scone411.6 mi
7h 45m
£102–147
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
10h 7m
£94–159
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PerthEdinburgh - Perth / ...
10h 12m
£66–444
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 Perth
6h 2m
£60–168
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6h 2m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6h 46m
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
8h 15m
£75–324
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
7h 42m

Cardiff to Scone by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

9h 2mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 444.5 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mansfield Road via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Mill Street in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Mansfield Road via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 12m.

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