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 £50 - £85 and takes 11h 7m.

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 46m and costs £45 - £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 Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

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 55m.

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 Wigan which takes 7h 55m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 55m and costs £100 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 7m.

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 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 57m 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 via Wigan
best
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 55m
£103–334
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 46m
£48–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
11h 7m
£51–85
Drive 372.8 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Cardiffcar 372.8 mi
6h 57m
£93–134
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
9h 12m
£199–688
Train #2
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 38m
£115–156
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 54m
£67–166
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 13m
£78–268
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 16m
£98–296
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 29m
£81–310

Cumbernauld to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 378.7 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre Stances to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 11h 7m.

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