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 £50 - £120 and takes 11h 10m.

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 5h 3m and costs £45 - £140.

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 University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Cardiff?

The distance between Dumbarton and Cardiff is 397 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 Warrington which takes 8h 24m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Cardiff train from?

Dumbarton to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Cardiff is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 24m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Cardiff train arrive?

Dumbarton to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Cardiff is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Dumbarton to Cardiff.

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

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

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Train via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 24m
£136–246
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 3m
£48–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
11h 10m
£54–111
Drive 385.4 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Cardiffcar 385.4 mi
7h 18m
£96–139
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 34m
£100–237
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
10h 55m
£256–370
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 52m
£76–169
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 25m
£86–184
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£141–432
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 49m
£120–262

Dumbarton to Cardiff by train and foot

116Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394.6 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 11h 10m.

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