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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Riverside Lane via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

The distance between Cardiff and Dumbarton is 400 miles. The road distance is 387.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 1m and costs £50 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dumbarton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 1m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dumbarton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dumbarton is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Dumbarton.

Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
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 / ...
8h 1m
£52–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h 36m
£33–64
Drive 384.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dumbartoncar 384.9 mi
7h 18m
£94–136
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
4h 49m
£35–174
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 48m
£193–654
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 Dumbarton Centraltrain
5h 54m
£65–140
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
£55–244
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 52m
£118–419
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 Dumbarton Centraltrain
6h 45m
£85–215

Cardiff to Dumbarton by train, foot, and bus

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8h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.9 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Risk Street via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and St Enoch subway in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Riverside Lane via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and St Enoch subway in around 11h 36m.

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