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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton is to train and fly which costs £45 - £120 and takes 4h 16m.

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 16m and costs £45 - £120.

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, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

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 and costs £50 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Kingsway GD 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 and costs £50 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dumbarton bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus 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 1547+ 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 Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 16m
£45–120
Train via Crewe
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
£51–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
11h 23m
Drive 384.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dumbartoncar 384.9 mi
7h 18m
£95–137
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 48m
£66–167
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 14m
£54–182
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 28m
£120–363
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 47m
£77–224
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
11h 24m
£192–652

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dumbarton.

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Distance: 375.3 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Barloan Toll via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 23m.

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