Cardiff to Dumbarton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dumbarton takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. 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 59m
Duration: 394 mi
Distance: £156
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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7h 38m

£132–213

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 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:41 PM → 11:59 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
9:11 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:51 AM
7h 16m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 5:59 PM
7h 6m • 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.