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

The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Cardiff is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Airdrie and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Manse Place and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Airdrie and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Cardiff?

The distance between Airdrie and Cardiff is 379 miles. The road distance is 367.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Airdrie to Cardiff without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 51m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Airdrie to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Cardiff bus from?

Airdrie to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Cardiff train from?

Airdrie to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Airdrie to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Cardiff is to train via Preston which takes 7h 51m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Airdrie to Cardiff bus arrive?

Airdrie to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Airdrie to Cardiff train arrive?

Airdrie to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Airdrie to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Cardiff is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Airdrie to Cardiff.

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

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Airdrie to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 902 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Airdrie to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 51m
£87–202
Line 902 bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manse Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 48m
£46–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
12h 10m
£47–86
Drive 365.3 mi
1. Drive from Airdrie to Cardiffcar 365.3 mi
6h 53m
£91–132
Train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 52m
£203–321
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 45m
£65–170
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 14m
£76–172
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m
£96–200

Airdrie to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 377.2 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Airdrie, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Wellwynd to Cardiff Central via Milton Street, Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manse Place to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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