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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunblane is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dunblane is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dunblane station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dunblane via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dunblane?

The distance between Cardiff and Dunblane is 404 miles. The road distance is 392.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunblane without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 17m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cardiff to Dunblane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunblane bus from?

Cardiff to Dunblane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunblane train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dunblane?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunblane is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 17m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunblane bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Dunblane train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dunblane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dunblane is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Dunblane.

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

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Cardiff to Dunblane - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Dunblane by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
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 Dunblanetrain
4h 57m
£59–145
Bus
cheapest
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
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Police Stationbus E3 / ...
12h 38m
£36–90
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
8h 17m
£58–192
Drive 390.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunblanecar 390.5 mi
7h 10m
£96–138
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 to Dunblanetrain
5h 11m
£48–125
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
8h 35m
£83–208
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 Dunblanetrain
5h 56m
£71–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
6h 9m
£58–192
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain
6h 47m
£68–286
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Dunblanetrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 53m
£95–154
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunblanetrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
8h 57m
£68–288

Cardiff to Dunblane by train and foot

64Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.3 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunblane, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dunblane via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Police Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 38m.

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