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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Cardiff?

The distance between Dunfermline and Cardiff is 377 miles. The road distance is 386.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 43m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Dunfermline to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Cardiff bus from?

Dunfermline to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Cardiff train from?

Dunfermline to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 43m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Cardiff train arrive?

Dunfermline to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Cardiff is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Dunfermline to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunfermline to Cardiff?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dunfermline to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 23m
£46–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 6m
£39–98
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 43m
£64–229
Drive 384.5 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Cardiffcar 384.5 mi
7h 20m
£93–134
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 57m
£54–136
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 44m
£61–200
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 23m
£42–212
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 33m
£73–289
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 21m
£83–190

Dunfermline to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 375.3 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 12h 6m.

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