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How to Travel from

Cardiff to Aberdeen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,518.93

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$759.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$493.65
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$594.92

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$759.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$493.65
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
9h 22m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$126.58

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen is to bus which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 14h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Aberdeen Bus Station via Bristol Bond St and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

The distance between Cardiff and Aberdeen is 733 km. The road distance is 814.9 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 40m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Aberdeen bus from?

Cardiff to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Aberdeen train from?

Cardiff to Aberdeen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 40m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Cardiff to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Aberdeen train arrive?

Cardiff to Aberdeen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Aberdeen is 815 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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