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How to get fromCardiff to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    3h 52m
    £87–265

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 7m
    £86–168

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    10h 56m
    £185–360

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Aberdeen-ABZrideshare rideshare 489.4 mi
    9h 9m

  5. Drive 489.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)car car 489.4 mi
    9h 9m
    £119–172

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    4h 38m
    £126–289

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    4h 40m
    £140–506

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    6h 5m
    £135–318

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    11h 18m
    £171–280

  10. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    11h 41m
    £320–469

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

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberdeen Airport via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Airport Terminal Stance 1 via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 13h 7m.

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