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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$382 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest |
9h 25m Average total duration Fastest 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Cardiff:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Cardiff costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 10m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
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