What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Clydebank?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Clydebank is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Clydebank?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Clydebank is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Clydebank?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Clydebank. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Chalmers Street via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street and Buchanan Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Clydebank?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Clydebank. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Clydebank via Crewe and Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Clydebank?

The distance between Cardiff and Clydebank is 388 miles. The road distance is 379.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Clydebank without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clydebank without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £140 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Clydebank?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cardiff to Clydebank, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Clydebank bus from?

Cardiff to Clydebank bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Clydebank train from?

Cardiff to Clydebank train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Clydebank?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Clydebank is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Cardiff to Clydebank bus arrive?

Cardiff to Clydebank bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Clydebank train arrive?

Cardiff to Clydebank train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Clydebank?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Clydebank is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Cardiff to Clydebank.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Clydebank?

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Where can I stay near Clydebank?

There are 1592+ hotels available in Clydebank.

Cardiff to Clydebank - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Clydebank by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 17m
£142–249
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 28m
£51–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 41m
£54–106
Drive 376.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Clydebankcar 376.9 mi
7h 5m
£94–136
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 11m
£150–260
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
9h 15m
£255–358
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Hyndlandtrain
5h 57m
£81–195
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 15m
£92–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 46m
£145–461
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Hyndlandtrain
6h 44m
£115–233

Cardiff to Clydebank by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Clydebank.

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Distance: 385.8 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Clydebank, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Clydebank via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Chalmers Street via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Street in around 10h 41m.

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