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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gourock is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gourock is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gourock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gourock station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Gourock Rail Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gourock?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gourock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gourock via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gourock?

The distance between Cardiff and Gourock is 407 miles. The road distance is 397.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gourock without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Cardiff to Gourock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gourock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gourock train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gourock?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gourock is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Gourock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Gourock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Gourock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gourock is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Gourock.

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

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Where can I stay near Gourock?

There are 765+ hotels available in Gourock.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Gourock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
7h 49m
£50–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
12h 54m
£35–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
12h 1m
£56–147
Drive 395.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gourock395.4 mi
7h 23m
£98–141
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 50m
£60–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
6h 8m
£62–171
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 48m
£71–193
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 58m
£136–381
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
6h 13m
£80–199

Cardiff to Gourock by train

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Gourock.

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Distance: 404.7 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gourock via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Gourock Rail Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 54m.

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