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 £50 - £110 and takes 10h 22m.

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 49m and costs £50 - £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 Park Place and arriving at Town Centre stances via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

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 Crewe, Preston and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

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 which takes 7h 16m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cumbernauld train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cumbernauld?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cumbernauld is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cumbernauld bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Cumbernauld train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cumbernauld?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cumbernauld is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 955+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 16m
£101–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 22m
£51–108
Drive 372.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbernauldcar 372.3 mi
6h 56m
£93–134
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 49m
£51–130
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
7h 42m
£104–239
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
9h 58m
£259–369
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 Haymarket to Croytrain
4h 59m
£68–151
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 41m
£91–182
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 Haymarket to Croytrain
5h 51m
£108–198
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Croytrain
6h 32m
£82–231

Cardiff to Cumbernauld by train, foot, and bus

64Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.8 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Town Centre stances via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 22m.

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