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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 4m.

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 55m and costs £80 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

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 Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Fife to Cardiff?

The distance between Fife and Cardiff is 405 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 via Crewe which takes 8h 20m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Fife to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Cardiff bus from?

Fife to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Fife to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Fife to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 20m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 4m.

Where does the Fife to Cardiff bus arrive?

Fife to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fife to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Cardiff is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Fife to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
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 55m
£83–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
13h 4m
£61–121
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 20m
£148–263
Drive 411.1 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Cardiffcar 411.1 mi
7h 53m
£101–146
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 15m
£82–242
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 16m
£106–222
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
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 55m
£107–262
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
9h 8m
£239–354
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 22m
£159–284

Fife to Cardiff by train

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8h 20mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 402.6 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 13h 4m.

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