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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fife to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Fife to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Fife to Cardiff?

The distance between Fife and Cardiff is 494 miles. The road distance is 413.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £200 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Fife to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Cardiff train from?

Fife to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cupar station.

Where does the Fife to Cardiff train arrive?

Fife to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Fife to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Cardiff is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Fife to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Newport (S Wales)train Dundee - Plymouth
8h 12m
£201–621
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 57m
£46–223
Drive 411.1 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Cardiffcar 411.1 mi
7h 51m
£101–146
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 57m
£51–144
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 19m
£138–344
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 21m
£94–198
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 21m
£59–184
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£66–210
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 29m
£96–334

Fife to Cardiff by train

2Weekly Trains

8h 12mAverage Duration

£201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.5 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cupar to Newport (S Wales) twice a week. Tickets cost £190–650 and the journey takes 7h 53m.

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