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How to get fromPerth to Cardiffby bus, plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 43m
    £59–158

  2. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Perth to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 43m
    £159–288

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    12h 57m
    £62–117

  4. Drive 409.5 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to Cardiffcar car 409.5 mi
    7h 45m
    £99–143

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 18m
    £75–187

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 12m
    £92–192

  7. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 51m
    £122–346

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Crewetrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 58m
    £156–251

  9. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Perth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    9h 32m
    £258–384

Perth to Cardiff by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 57m.

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