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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Cardiff?

The distance between Dumbarton and Cardiff is 390 miles. The road distance is 387.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 26m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dumbarton to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Cardiff bus from?

Dumbarton to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 26m and costs £55 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Cardiff is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Dumbarton to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1370+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Dumbarton to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 56m
£37–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
12h 22m
£32–101
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 26m
£58–262
Drive 385.4 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Cardiff385.4 mi
7h 14m
£96–139
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 48m
£58–161
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
5h 46m
£89–232
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 27m
£57–256
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 9m
£121–451
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol ParkwayGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
10h 39m
£201–621

Dumbarton to Cardiff by bus and train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 388 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Quay Street to Cardiff Central via Hielenman's Umbrella, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 22m.

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