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 - £80 and takes 11h 21m.

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 26m and costs £50 - £150.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Barloan Toll via Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

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 Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

The distance between Cardiff and Dumbarton is 377 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 12m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dumbarton train from?

Cardiff to Dumbarton train services, operated by Cross Country, 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 8h 12m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dumbarton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Dumbarton train arrive?

Cardiff to Dumbarton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dumbarton is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m 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?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Dumbarton.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton 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 26m
£52–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
11h 21m
£33–79
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 12m
£46–179
Drive 384.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dumbarton384.9 mi
7h 14m
£95–137
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 Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Central
5h 52m
£74–192
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 26m
£61–187
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
5h 34m
£126–375
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Central
5h 53m
£90–220
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton CentralEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
9h 39m
£78–353

Cardiff to Dumbarton by train, foot, and bus

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 375.3 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Barloan Toll via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 21m.

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