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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Cardiff is to drive which costs £150 - £230 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Cardiff is to drive which takes 11h 59m and costs £150 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Scrabster and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kingsway GD via Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Scrabster to Cardiff?

The distance between Scrabster and Cardiff is 619 miles. The road distance is 631.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Crewe which takes 14h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Scrabster to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scrabster to Cardiff bus from?

Scrabster to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Train or bus from Scrabster to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Scrabster to Cardiff is to train which takes 15h 27m and costs £110 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Scrabster to Cardiff bus arrive?

Scrabster to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Scrabster to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Scrabster to Cardiff is 632 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Scrabster to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 27m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
15h 27m
£113–374
Bus, train via Crewe
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
14h 56m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Central
16h 13m
£132–623
Drive 627.9 mi
1. Drive from Scrabster to Cardiff627.9 mi
11h 59m
£156–226
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
9h 29m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
11h 4m
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Take the train from Inverness 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
12h 21m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
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
10h 5m
Bus, train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
12h 2m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
2. Take the train from Inverness to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
16h 2m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
18h 15m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 615.7 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Cardiff Central via Thurso, Inverness, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Kingsway GD via Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 15m.

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