What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Cardiff?

The distance between East Kilbride and Cardiff is 392 miles. The road distance is 365 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 8m and costs £65 - £270.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from East Kilbride to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Cardiff bus from?

East Kilbride to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Cardiff train from?

East Kilbride to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Cardiff?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 8m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Cardiff bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Cardiff train arrive?

East Kilbride to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Cardiff is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from East Kilbride to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Cardiff?

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 8m
£67–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
11h 21m
£35–65
Drive 362.8 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Cardiffcar 362.8 mi
6h 52m
£88–127
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 54m
£43–110
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Manchester Piccadillytrain Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 41m
£78–227
Train #2
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
9h 33m
£200–614
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 46m
£43–123
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 20m
£57–182
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 8m
£58–195

East Kilbride to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 390.1 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 11h 21m.

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