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 £29 - £50 and takes 10h 29m.

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 17m and costs £45 - £140.

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 Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cumbernauld?

The distance between Cardiff and Cumbernauld is 388 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 23m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cumbernauld?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cumbernauld is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cumbernauld bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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.

Where can I stay near Cumbernauld?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Cumbernauld.

Cardiff to Cumbernauld - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Cumbernauld by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 17m
£46–137
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
12h 40m
£28–65
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 23m
£59–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
10h 29m
£29–49
Drive 372.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbernauld372.3 mi
6h 52m
£94–135
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 51m
£67–150
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 10m
£63–215
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 1m
£91–212
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 44m
£85–218

Cardiff to Cumbernauld by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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 23m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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