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Cardiff to Dumbarton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dumbarton takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Dumbarton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 11m
Duration
394 mi
Distance
£169
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Wigan

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
7h 41m
£140–254

Cardiff to Dumbarton train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 393.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dumbarton Central via Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 7h 41m.

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