The average train between London and Cardross takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Cardross. 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 hourly between London and Cardross. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Cardross at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Cardross. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Cardross station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
London to Cardross train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Cardross train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Cardross station.
Book your London to Cardross train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between London and Cardross is 578 km. The road distance is 726 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Cardross via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 25m.