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 - £110 and takes 11h 35m.

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 47m and costs £60 - £180.

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 Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

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, Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Greenock to Cardiff?

The distance between Greenock and Cardiff is 384 miles. The road distance is 395.1 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 8h 13m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 or bus from Greenock to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Greenock to Cardiff is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 35m.

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 Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Cardiff is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Greenock to Cardiff.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Greenock to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or 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 47m
£63–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
11h 35m
£54–108
Train
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 13m
£143–252
Drive 392.8 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Cardiffcar 392.8 mi
7h 20m
£95–137
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 18m
£93–212
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 3m
£96–195
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 54m
£143–433
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 24m
£123–273
Bus, train via Crewe
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 18m
£105–235
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 27m
£259–373

Greenock to Cardiff by train

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8h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.1 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 11h 35m.

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