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 £55 - £110 and takes 10h 41m.

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 44m and costs £55 - £170.

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 Barloan Toll via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

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, Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

The distance between Cardiff and Dumbarton is 396 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 7h 39m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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.

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 Crewe which takes 7h 39m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 10h 41m.

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 Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 39m
£140–242
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 / ...
10h 41m
£56–108
Drive 384.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dumbartoncar 384.9 mi
7h 18m
£95–137
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 44m
£58–168
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
9h 36m
£242–367
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 59m
£88–205
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 27m
£90–186
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
6h
£140–443
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
6h 16m
£98–268
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 40m
£122–263

Cardiff to Dumbarton by train

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Distance: 394 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Barloan Toll via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 41m.

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