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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Cardiff is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £50 - £120 and takes 19h.

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 4h 55m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kingsway GD via Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

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 Aberdeen, Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Elgin to Cardiff?

The distance between Elgin and Cardiff is 513 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 39m and costs £85 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus 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 39m and costs £85 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Elgin to Cardiff bus arrive?

Elgin to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Elgin to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Cardiff is 529 miles. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Elgin to Cardiff.

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

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Elgin to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Elgin to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 12m
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Street
3. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Kingsway GD
19h
£52–119
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
11h 39m
£88–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
16h 8m
Drive 526.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Cardiff526.1 mi
10h 6m
£132–190
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 55m
£58–211
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 28m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 29m
£105–340
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 46m
£66–231
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
8h 56m
£97–307
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 13m
£70–226
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
12h 2m
£133–613

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 510.1 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Cardiff Central via Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD via Bus Station Stance 4, Union Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 8m.

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