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 11h 2m.

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 58m 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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

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 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dunblane?

The distance between Cardiff and Dunblane is 416 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 7m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 7m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunblane bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dunblane bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 14m to drive from Cardiff to Dunblane.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunblane?

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

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
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 7m
£71–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
11h 2m
£37–92
Drive 390.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunblanecar 390.5 mi
7h 14m
£95–136
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 Dunblanetrain
4h 58m
£57–145
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 52m
£106–139
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 56m
£67–557
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 9m
£49–120
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 57m
£62–204
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 8m
£54–184
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 46m
£57–286

Cardiff to Dunblane by train and foot

62Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.8 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dunblane Police Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 11h 2m.

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