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How to get fromCardiff to Laurencekirkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Laurencekirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    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 Montrosetrain train
    10h 2m
    £158–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus bus
    17h 20m
    £71–112

  3. Drive  457.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Laurencekirkcar car 457.2 mi
    8h 38m
    £115–166

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Laurencekirktrain train
    6h 53m
    £90–211

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    10h 47m
    £219–356

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Laurencekirktrain train
    11h 6m
    £126–194

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Laurencekirktrain train
    5h 57m
    £105–287

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Laurencekirktrain train
    6h 39m
    £134–322

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Laurencekirktrain train
    7h 23m
    £90–211

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Laurencekirktrain train
    8h 6m
    £144–312

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain train
    9h 4m
    £96–268

Cardiff to Laurencekirk by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Laurencekirk via Crewe, Haymarket, and Montrose in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Trafalgar Lane via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Overgate, Dundee South Marketgait, and Lloyds Pharmacy in around 17h 20m.

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