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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Cardiff is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 15h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at University RE via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Elgin to Cardiff?

The distance between Elgin and Cardiff is 508 miles. The road distance is 529.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 14m and costs £210 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Elgin to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Cardiff bus from?

Elgin to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Cardiff train from?

Elgin to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Elgin to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 14m and costs £210 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 15h 57m.

Where does the Elgin to Cardiff bus arrive?

Elgin to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Cardiff train arrive?

Elgin to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Cardiff is 529 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Elgin to Cardiff.

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

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Elgin to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Cardiff by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 16m
£79–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
15h 57m
£73–137
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 14m
£216–385
Drive 526.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Cardiffcar 526.1 mi
10h 12m
£129–186
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 45m
£109–266
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 17m
£151–319
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 2m
£131–289
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 20m
£124–286
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 32m
£135–315
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
12h 2m
£307–476
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
14h 24m
£170–305

Elgin to Cardiff by train

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11h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Cardiff.

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Distance: 505.4 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to University RE via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 15h 57m.

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