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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £75 - £220 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Kingsway GD via County Carpets, Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Cardiff Central via Inverness, Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Tain to Cardiff?

The distance between Tain and Cardiff is 529 miles. The road distance is 554.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Cardiff without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 47m and costs £100 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Tain to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Cardiff bus from?

Tain to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Tain to Cardiff is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 47m and costs £100 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Tain to Cardiff bus arrive?

Tain to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Tain to Cardiff train arrive?

Tain to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Tain to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Cardiff is 554 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Tain to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 18m
£76–220
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Tain 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
12h 47m
£109–359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
16h 25m
Drive 551.2 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Cardiff551.2 mi
10h 15m
£137–198
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 20m
£128–481
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
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
8h 55m
£145–289
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
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
10h 12m
£82–200
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
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
7h 56m
£118–327
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
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
9h 53m
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
10h 12m
£159–345
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
13h 53m
£121–224
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Berwick-upon-TweedInverness - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
14h 27m
£260–424

Tain to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 526.3 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Cardiff Central via Inverness, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Kingsway GD via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 2, Union Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 25m.

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