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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Cardiff is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 25m.

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 37m 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, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

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, Wigan North Western and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Cardiff?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Cardiff is 388 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 via Wigan which takes 7h 45m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 FlixBus, 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 via Wigan which takes 7h 45m and costs £75 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cumbernauld to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Cardiff train arrive?

Cumbernauld to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Cumbernauld to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbernauld to Cardiff is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Cumbernauld to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 37m
£36–122
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 25m
£32–106
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 45m
£79–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
10h 41m
Drive 372.8 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Cardiffcar 372.8 mi
6h 56m
£91–132
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 56m
£54–142
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 5m
£48–188
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£69–208
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Croy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 28m
£52–222
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£90–273
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
9h 16m
£200–664

Cumbernauld to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 385.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre Stances to Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 41m.

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