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 £40 - £100 and takes 10h 29m.

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 40m and costs £35 - £140.

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 University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

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 24m.

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 via Preston which takes 7h 24m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 Preston which takes 7h 24m and costs £65 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cumbernauld to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Preston
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 24m
£66–276
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 40m
£38–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall StUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University RE111
10h 29m
£43–98
Drive 372.8 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Cardiff372.8 mi
6h 53m
£92–132
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Newport (S Wales)Glasgow Central - Plymouth
9h 16m
£202–664
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 54m
£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 8m
£90–203
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 9m
£57–199
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 18m
£79–208

Cumbernauld to Cardiff by train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 378.7 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre Stances to University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 10h 29m.

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