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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cumbernauld is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cumbernauld is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cumbernauld?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Town Centre Stances via Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cumbernauld?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cumbernauld via Newport (S Wales) and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cumbernauld?

The distance between Cardiff and Cumbernauld is 395 miles. The road distance is 374.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cumbernauld without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 35m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cardiff to Cumbernauld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cumbernauld bus from?

Cardiff to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cumbernauld train from?

Cardiff to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cumbernauld?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cumbernauld is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 35m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cumbernauld bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Cumbernauld train arrive?

Cardiff to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cumbernauld?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cumbernauld is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Cardiff to Cumbernauld.

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

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Where can I stay near Cumbernauld?

There are 1503+ hotels available in Cumbernauld.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 35m
£53–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
11h 6m
£30–91
Drive 372.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbernauld372.3 mi
6h 52m
£91–132
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 40m
£47–127
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to MotherwellPlymouth - Glasgow Central
9h 53m
£200–664
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Croy
4h 50m
£68–153
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
5h 39m
£62–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Croy
5h 49m
£84–211
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Croy
5h 12m
£91–203
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Croy
6h 32m
£73–231

Cardiff to Cumbernauld by train and bus

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Town Centre Stances via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Town Centre Stances via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 6m.

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