The average train between Dunblane and Cardiff takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunblane 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 Dunblane and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunblane is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunblane to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dunblane station and arriving at Cardiff station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Dunblane to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunblane station.
Dunblane to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Dunblane to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Dunblane and Cardiff is 526.1 km. The road distance is 672 km.
You can take a train from Dunblane to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h 12m.