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How to get fromAberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cardiffby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h
    £90–266

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    13h 56m
    £84–168

  3. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 8m
    £185–352

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Aberdeen-ABZ to Cardiffrideshare rideshare 489.9 mi
    9h 7m

  5. Drive 489.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cardiffcar car 489.9 mi
    9h 7m
    £120–173

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ABZ - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 23m
    £126–283

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ABZ - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 18m
    £146–510

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    11h 51m
    £320–472

  9. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    11h 55m
    £170–292

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Cardiff Central via Adelphi, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Sophia Gardens via Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 13h 56m.

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