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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Cardiff is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Greenock to Cardiff?

The distance between Greenock and Cardiff is 384 miles. The road distance is 395.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Greenock to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Cardiff bus from?

Greenock to Cardiff bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Greenock to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Greenock to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 8h 20m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Greenock to Cardiff bus arrive?

Greenock to Cardiff bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Cardiff train arrive?

Greenock to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Cardiff is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Greenock to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

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Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
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 34m
£53–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus 216 / ...
12h 19m
£51–87
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 56m
£134–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 8m
£95–155
Drive 393.1 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Cardiffcar 393.1 mi
7h 22m
£97–141
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane GLA - CWL
8h 20m
£102–174
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street 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
6h 3m
£70–196
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
5h 59m
£83–173
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
5h 48m
£143–431

Greenock to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 381.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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