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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Perth to Cardiff?

The distance between Perth and Cardiff is 405 miles. The road distance is 411.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Cardiff without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 45m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Perth to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Cardiff bus from?

Perth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Perth to Cardiff is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 45m and costs £65 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Perth to Cardiff bus arrive?

Perth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Cardiff train arrive?

Perth to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Cardiff is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Perth to Cardiff.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Perth to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
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 53m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 32m
£40–123
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 45m
£67–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 16m
£43–80
Drive 409.5 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Cardiffcar 409.5 mi
7h 44m
£98–141
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
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 15m
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Perth 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
7h 22m
£45–273
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth 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 59m
£96–313
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 56m
£96–173
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
9h 32m
£76–355

Perth to Cardiff by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 45mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 402.3 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 12h 16m.

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