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 £40 - £80 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £50 - £150.

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 Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Cardiff?

The distance between Airdrie and Cardiff is 385 miles. The road distance is 367.4 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 55m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 Glasgow Central 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 55m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 27m.

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 Crewe 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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Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 41m
£50–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk084
11h 27m
£43–79
Train via Preston
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 55m
£92–240
Drive 365.3 mi
1. Drive from Airdrie to Cardiffcar 365.3 mi
6h 53m
£90–130
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 50m
£67–174
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 4m
£88–180
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 13m
£106–208
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 58m
£139–243
Train #2
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 53m
£243–354

Airdrie to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 383.2 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manse Place to Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 11h 27m.

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