Cardiff to Dumbarton Trains

Cardiff to Dumbarton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dumbarton takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 58m
Duration: 394 mi
Distance: £157
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

7h 38m

£132–214

Cardiff to Dumbarton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:11 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:51 AM
7h 16m • 3 changes
5:49 AM → 12:58 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Dumbarton? 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.

Cardiff to Dumbarton trains

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Cardiff to Dumbarton train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:11 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:51 AM

5:49 AM → 12:58 PM

6:43 AM → 1:59 PM

7:53 AM → 3:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Cardiff to Dumbarton trains

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Trip Overview

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Cardiff to Dumbarton train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:11 PM → 9:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:58 PM

8:55 AM → 4:00 PM

10:53 AM → 5:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:51 AM

5:49 AM → 12:58 PM

6:43 AM → 1:59 PM

7:53 AM → 3:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Dumbarton

Alternative transport options

9:11 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day