What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Barracks?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to The Barracks is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Barracks?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to The Barracks is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and The Barracks?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to The Barracks. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Broompark Rd End via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to The Barracks?

The distance between Cardiff and The Barracks is 424 miles. The road distance is 372.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to The Barracks without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The Barracks without a car is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to The Barracks?

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Cardiff to The Barracks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to The Barracks bus from?

Cardiff to The Barracks bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to The Barracks?

The best way to get from Cardiff to The Barracks is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £240 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff to The Barracks bus arrive?

Cardiff to The Barracks bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to The Barracks?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to The Barracks is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Cardiff to The Barracks.

Where can I stay near The Barracks?

There are 379+ hotels available in The Barracks.

Cardiff to The Barracks - 10 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to The Barracks by train, car, bus, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Corkickle
4. Drive from Corkickle to The Barracks
10h 23m
£111–188
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 14m
£39–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
15h 5m
£41–59
Drive 370.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to The Barracks370.1 mi
7h 7m
£93–135
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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 56m
£73–158
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
12h 29m
£93–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 46m
£107–205
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 48m
£71–171
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 48m
£89–221
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 58m
£95–248

Cardiff to The Barracks by bus

6Weekly Buses

15h 5mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.8 mi
Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and The Barracks, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Broompark Rd End via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Broompark Rd End via Crewe, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 12h 29m.

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