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 - £50 and takes 12h 24m.

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 5h 54m and costs £55 - £150.

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 Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

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 Crewe which takes 8h 56m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 Megabus UK, 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 Crewe which takes 8h 56m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Scone bus arrive?

Cardiff to Scone bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 498+ 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 Crewe
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
8h 56m
£73–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk093
12h 24m
£34–49
Drive 411.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Scone411.6 mi
7h 45m
£103–149
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 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PerthEdinburgh - Perth / ...
9h 50m
£73–627
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Leeds City Bus StationUk078
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Park and RideUkn11
14h 37m
£47–89
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
5h 54m
£55–149
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
5h 33m
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 16m
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
7h 56m
£69–300
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perth
7h 14m
£123–330

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 444.4 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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 Bus Station in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Mansfield Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 12h 24m.

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