The distance between Aberdeen and Cardiff is around 696km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Cardiff by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Cardiff by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Aberdeen and Cardiff is around 696km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Aberdeen and Cardiff by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Cardiff is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Cardiff. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Crewe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Cardiff. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Cardiff. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Cardiff. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Cardiff. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Cardiff. The distance is around 814km (506 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Cardiff is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £300 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 55m | £300($355) | hourly | 732km (455 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 60m | £240($285) | hourly | 726km (451 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 15m | £260($310) | hourly | 913km (567 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, Fly | 4h 40m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 741km (460 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | £145($175) | every 3 hours | 797km (495 miles) |
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 5h 20m | £190($225) | hourly | 696km (432 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 8h 20m | £225($265) | every 4 hours | 812km (505 miles) |
Train via Bristol Temple Meads | 9h 60m | £280($330) | once daily | 958km (595 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 10h 10m | £130($150) | once a week | 816km (507 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | £62($73) | twice daily | 950km (590 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | £95($110) | on demand | 814km (506 miles) |
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