The average train between Cardiff and Clydebank takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Clydebank. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Clydebank. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Clydebank at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Clydebank? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Clydebank. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Clydebank station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Cardiff to Clydebank train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Clydebank train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cardiff to Clydebank train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Cardiff and Clydebank is 498.2 km. The road distance is 621 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clydebank via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 7h 17m.