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How to get fromDundee to Cardiffby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dundee to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 5m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    12h 21m
    £65–142

  3. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 39m
    £160–291

  4. Drive 422.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Cardiffcar car 422.7 mi
    8h
    £103–149

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 52m
    £86–205

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 33m

  7. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 29m
    £111–332

  8. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 15m
    £99–269

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    9h 29m
    £257–397

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Haymarketbus bus
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 3m
    £154–273

Dundee to Cardiff by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 12h 21m.

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