The average train between Cumbernauld and Cardiff takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cumbernauld to Cardiff. 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 Cumbernauld and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumbernauld is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld station and arriving at Cardiff station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Cumbernauld to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Cumbernauld to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cumbernauld to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cumbernauld and Cardiff is 499.5 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 7h 58m.