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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 15h 36m.

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 18m and costs £100 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Barclay Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stonehaven?

The distance between Cardiff and Stonehaven is 474 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 30m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stonehaven bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 30m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 15h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stonehaven bus arrive?

Cardiff to Stonehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 48m 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 641+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

Cardiff to Stonehaven - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
5h 18m
£105–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
15h 36m
£38–108
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaven
9h 30m
£100–216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk078
2. Take the train from Newcastle to StonehavenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
14h 16m
£72–129
Drive 471.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stonehaven471.9 mi
8h 48m
£118–170
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Haymarket to Stonehaven
6h 48m
£77–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
6h 14m
£111–375
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaven
6h 49m
£95–240
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 Stonehaven
7h 19m
£75–222
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
7h 18m
£83–345
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 Stonehaven
8h 24m
£81–321
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to StonehavenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
10h 18m
£78–442

Cardiff to Stonehaven by train

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Distance: 471.6 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Barclay Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 15h 36m.

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