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How to Travel from

Cardiff to Elgin

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Thirteen ways to Travel from Cardiff to Elgin

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

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

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

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 Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

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

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 Inverness to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$35.44
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$55.69
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$189.87

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 Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Elgin is to bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 17h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $103.26 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Bus Station via Bristol Bond St, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Elgin via Crewe, Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Elgin?

The distance between Cardiff and Elgin is 847 km. The road distance is 891 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Elgin without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 12h 6m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cardiff to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Elgin?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Elgin is to train via Crewe which takes 12h 6m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 17h 4m.

Where does the Cardiff to Elgin bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Elgin?

It is currently 00:26 at both, Cardiff and Elgin.

Where does the Cardiff to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Elgin is 891 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 336+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $68.45 per night.
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