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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wishaw is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wishaw is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Wishaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wishaw. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Greenhead Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wishaw?

The distance between Cardiff and Wishaw is 373 miles. The road distance is 360 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wishaw without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cardiff to Wishaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wishaw bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Wishaw?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wishaw is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Wishaw bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Wishaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wishaw is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Wishaw.

Where can I stay near Wishaw?

There are 917+ hotels available in Wishaw.

Cardiff to Wishaw - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Wishaw 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwell
7h 12m
£80–241
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
14h 8m
£26–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
11h 17m
£27–40
Drive 357.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Wishaw357.9 mi
6h 43m
£90–130
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 41m
£45–125
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 Wishaw
5h 36m
£63–161
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 34m
£62–204
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 Wishaw
5h 46m
£87–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wishaw
6h 29m
£81–230

Cardiff to Wishaw by train and bus

127Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 371.1 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Steel Street via Crewe, Preston, Motherwell, and Milton Street in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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