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4.6Travel Information between Cardiff and Aberdeen
 Distance | 392 miles (633 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $34 - $159 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€30) • 17 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $159 (€143) • 8 h 59 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Avanti West Coast |
Take a train or bus to travel 392 miles (633 km) from Cardiff to Aberdeen. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cardiff to Aberdeen.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Aberdeen
Travel to Aberdeen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Aberdeen.
There are 2 options to travel to Aberdeen from Cardiff including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $34 (€30) compared to other travel options to Aberdeen:
Taking a bus costs $125 (€113) less than taking a train, which costs on average $159 (€143) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Aberdeen from Cardiff is by train with an average travel time of 8 h 59 min.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes 17 h 40 min on average.
The distance from Cardiff to Aberdeen is approximately 392 miles (633 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Aberdeen is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cardiff to Aberdeen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to Aberdeen:
The following travel companies offer services from Cardiff to Aberdeen:
- FlixBus or Megabus can take you to Aberdeen by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Cardiff to Aberdeen for $34 (€30).
- Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Cross Country or first_great_western can take you to Aberdeen by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Cardiff to Aberdeen for $159 (€143).
Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Aberdeen 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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