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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lochgilphead is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 13h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lochgilphead is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lochgilphead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lochgilphead. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Kilmory Road End via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lochgilphead?

The distance between Cardiff and Lochgilphead is 498 miles. The road distance is 454.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lochgilphead without a car is to bus which takes 13h 39m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Cardiff to Lochgilphead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lochgilphead bus from?

Cardiff to Lochgilphead bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Lochgilphead bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lochgilphead bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lochgilphead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lochgilphead is 455 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Lochgilphead.

Where can I stay near Lochgilphead?

There are 153+ hotels available in Lochgilphead.

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

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

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

Train, drive
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
4. Drive from Gourock to Lochgilphead
9h 41m
£89–262
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End926
15h 48m
£39–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End926
13h 39m
£40–57
Drive 452.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lochgilphead452.2 mi
8h 34m
£114–164
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Kilmory Road End
6h 49m
£52–137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End926
10h 32m
£70–235
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End
8h 7m
£63–155
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Kilmory Road End
7h 41m
£69–215
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmory Road End
8h 16m
£87–217
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Kilmory Road End
7h 51m
£126–372

Cardiff to Lochgilphead by bus

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13h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.6 mi
Duration: 9h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Kilmory Road End via Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 39m.

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