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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stonehaven is to train and fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 44m.

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 16m and costs £90 - £320.

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 14h 40m.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 29m and costs £85 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 40m.

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 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 646+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

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

There are 11 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 Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 16m
£90–317
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 17m
£63–192
Train via Crewe
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 29m
£89–298
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 6m
£132–209
Drive 471.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stonehavencar 471.9 mi
8h 52m
£116–168
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 44m
£67–177
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 15m
£106–379
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 23m
£128–470
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 8m
£73–320
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 16m
£73–618
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
14h 40m

Cardiff to Stonehaven by train

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9h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 471.6 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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 29m. 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 14h 40m.

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