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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Scotland is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Lordswood Road and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Scotland?

The distance between Cardiff and Scotland is 374 miles. The road distance is 371.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cardiff to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Scotland bus from?

Cardiff to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Scotland train from?

Cardiff to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Scotland?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Scotland is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff to Scotland bus arrive?

Cardiff to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Scotland train arrive?

Cardiff to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Scotland is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Scotland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Scotland?

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1522+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

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

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3h 53m
£49–161
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 42m
£140–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 36m
£51–101
Drive 369.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Glasgowcar 369.3 mi
6h 59m
£92–133
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 12m
£62–156
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
4h 58m
£96–194
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
4h 32m
£97–283
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 39m
£90–184
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 16m
£61–185
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 36m
£148–254
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
8h 40m
£250–360

Cardiff to Scotland by train

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Distance: 371.8 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central via Crewe in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Buchanan Bus Station via Lordswood Road and Newhall Street in around 9h 36m.

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