392 miles (633 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$50 - $185 | |
Bus • $50 (€45) • 14 h 5 min | |
Train • $185 (€167) • 8 h 47 min | |
Megabus or Avanti West Coast |
Take a bus or train to travel 392 miles (633 km) to Cardiff from Aberdeen. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Aberdeen to Cardiff.
How to get from Aberdeen to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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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Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 2 options to travel between Aberdeen and Cardiff including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Cardiff from Aberdeen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $50 (€45).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Aberdeen to Cardiff:
Taking a bus costs $135 (€122) less than taking a train, which costs on average $185 (€167) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Aberdeen is by train with an average travel time of 8 h 47 min.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes 14 h 5 min on average.
The distance is approximately 392 miles (633 km) from Aberdeen to Cardiff.
The average frequency per day from Aberdeen to Cardiff is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Aberdeen and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Aberdeen to Cardiff:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Aberdeen to Cardiff:
Yes, there are direct routes from Aberdeen to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Cardiff tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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