How to travel from Aberdeen to Cardiff, United Kingdom

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.

11 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £300($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance814km (506 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Cardiff

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Cardiff

Transport options from Aberdeen to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
2h 55m
£300($355)
hourly732km (455 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 60m
£240($285)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train4h 15m
£260($310)
hourly913km (567 miles)
Train to Haymarket, Fly4h 40m
£250($295)
every 3 hours741km (460 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£145($175)
every 3 hours797km (495 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train5h 20m
£190($225)
hourly696km (432 miles)
Train + 2 similar
8h 20m
£225($265)
every 4 hours812km (505 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads9h 60m
£280($330)
once daily958km (595 miles)
Train via Crewe10h 10m
£130($150)
once a week816km (507 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
£62($73)
twice daily950km (590 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£95($110)
on demand814km (506 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff