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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Montrose 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
    9h 11m
    £171–314

  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 Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacybus bus X7
    12h 29m
    £82–164

  3. Drive 450.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Montrosecar car 450.1 mi
    8h 40m
    £110–159

  4. 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 Montrosetrain train
    5h 40m
    £102–307

  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
    9h 56m
    £274–419

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Montrosetrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    13h 38m
    £135–200

  7. 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 Haymarket to Montrosetrain train
    6h 36m
    £92–215

  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 Montrosetrain train
    6h 26m
    £146–321

  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 Montrosetrain train
    6h 50m
    £99–230

  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 Montrosetrain train
    7h 51m
    £150–361

  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
    8h 4m
    £108–294

Cardiff to Montrose by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Montrose via Crewe and Haymarket in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lloyds Pharmacy via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 12h 29m.

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