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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven is to bus and train which costs £95 - £170 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stonehaven via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stonehaven?

The distance between Cardiff and Stonehaven is 492 miles. The road distance is 474.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 32m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stonehaven train from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Stonehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stonehaven is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Cardiff to Stonehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

There are 659+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaventrain
9h 32m
£168–320
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaventrain
6h 59m
£83–214
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Stonehaventrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
14h 4m
£97–164
Drive 471.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stonehavencar 471.9 mi
8h 52m
£118–170
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
5h 45m
£97–234
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stonehaventrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
10h 21m
£260–421
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
6h 37m
£137–286
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 Stonehaventrain
7h 28m
£105–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
6h 36m
£148–423
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
7h 43m
£93–280
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stonehaventrain
8h 33m
£90–293

Cardiff to Stonehaven by train

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9h 32mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven.

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Distance: 488.7 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stonehaven via Crewe and Haymarket in around 9h 32m.

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