There are 10 ways to get from Dunblane to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Dunblane to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 11m£154–265Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
12h 34m£49–98Drive 390.9 mi
- Drive from Dunblane to Cardiffcar 390.9 mi
7h 15m£95–138Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 56m£61–164Train
- Take the train from Dunblane to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 22m£138–233Train #2
- Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 59m£252–371Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Parktrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 54m£72–186Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Parktrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 17m£109–215Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 20m£98–198Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Dunblane to Inverness Airporttrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 18m£118–296
Dunblane to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunblane to Cardiff is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Dunblane to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs £70 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunblane station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dunblane Police Station and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
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 11m.
The distance between Dunblane and Cardiff is 420 miles. The road distance is 393.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dunblane to Cardiff without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 11m and costs £150 - £270.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Dunblane to Cardiff, including transfers.
Dunblane to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dunblane Police Station.
Dunblane to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunblane station.
The best way to get from Dunblane to Cardiff is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 11m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 12h 34m.
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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunblane Police Station to Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bristol Bus Station in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunblane to Inverness Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dunblane Police Station to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Dunblane to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Dunblane to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunblane to Cardiff is 393 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Dunblane to Cardiff.
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