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

The cheapest way to get from Dunblane to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £35 - £120 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunblane to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dunblane and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunblane station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Dunblane and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dunblane to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dunblane and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Dunblane to Cardiff?

The distance between Dunblane and Cardiff is 420 miles. The road distance is 393.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunblane to Cardiff without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 3m and costs £130 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Dunblane to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Cardiff bus from?

Dunblane to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Police Station.

Where do I catch the Dunblane to Cardiff train from?

Dunblane to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunblane station.

Train or bus from Dunblane to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dunblane to Cardiff is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 3m and costs £130 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Dunblane to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dunblane to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dunblane to Cardiff train arrive?

Dunblane to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Dunblane to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunblane to Cardiff is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Dunblane to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 3m
£133–357
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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 4m
£38–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
10h 39m
Drive 390.9 mi
1. Drive from Dunblane to Cardiffcar 390.9 mi
7h 15m
£96–139
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane 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
4h 56m
£49–139
Train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 15m
£96–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 909
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
9h 59m
£75–293
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Parktrain
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
£64–201
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 33m
£51–185

Dunblane to Cardiff by train

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 417.4 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Dunblane to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 10h 39m.

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