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 £50 - £110 and takes 11h 11m.

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 52m and costs £45 - £140.

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 Park Place and arriving at Barloan Toll via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dumbarton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Crewe, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

The distance between Cardiff and Dumbarton is 397 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 Wigan which takes 7h 40m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dumbarton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton is to train via Wigan which takes 7h 40m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dumbarton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Dumbarton train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dumbarton?

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

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

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Train via Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 40m
£138–253
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Dumbarton Centraltrain
4h 52m
£48–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h 11m
£54–108
Drive 384.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dumbartoncar 384.9 mi
7h 18m
£96–139
Train
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 4m
£103–237
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 51m
£256–369
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 Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain
5h 57m
£76–169
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 43m
£88–183
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 48m
£141–430
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
6h 27m
£120–260

Cardiff to Dumbarton by train and foot

133Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton.

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Distance: 394.6 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dumbarton Central via Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Barloan Toll via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 11m.

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