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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbernauld and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Town Centre Stances and arriving at Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbernauld and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld and arriving at Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Cardiff?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Cardiff is 381 miles. The road distance is 375 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £70 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Cumbernauld to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Cardiff bus from?

Cumbernauld to Cardiff bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Cardiff train from?

Cumbernauld to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Cumbernauld to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £70 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cumbernauld to Cardiff bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Cardiff train arrive?

Cumbernauld to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Cumbernauld to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbernauld to Cardiff is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Cumbernauld to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
7h 32m
£73–271
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall StUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDUk077 / ...
13h 7m
£27–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
11h 20m
£30–44
Drive 372.8 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Cardiff372.8 mi
6h 53m
£94–135
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 35m
£38–124
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 55m
£59–146
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
5h 5m
£90–245
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 1m
£58–201
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 16m
£81–218
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 14m
£91–303

Cumbernauld to Cardiff by train

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 378.7 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GD 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 10h.

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