What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £80 - £170 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs £80 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Aberdeen via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Aberdeen is 413 miles. The road distance is 499.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 48m and costs £180 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs £80 - £390. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £180 - £370 and takes 11h 48m, you could also bus, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 14h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen is 500 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Cardiff Airport
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1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane CWL - ABZ
4h 24m
£80–381
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 24m
£96–283
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
11h 48m
£185–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
14h 54m
£84–168
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
12h 36m
£168–278
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
12h 38m
£318–468
Drive 496.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeencar 496.8 mi
9h 28m
£121–175

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen by bus and train

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Distance: 410.6 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

KLM, Ryanair, and Loganair fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport Holiday Inn Express to Aberdeen via Rhoose station, Rhoose, Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Haymarket in around 11h 48m.

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