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Cardiff to Dumbarton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dumbarton takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. 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.

8h 3m
Duration
394 mi
Distance
£171
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 39m
£140–244

Cardiff to Dumbarton train times

Trains run every 4 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 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 394 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 7h 39m.

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