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How to get fromHelensburgh to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 15m
    £134–219

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 23m
    £53–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus
    13h 38m
    £60–100

  4. Drive  393.2 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Cardiffcar car 393.2 mi
    7h 32m
    £99–143

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    10h 5m
    £216–331

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 5m
    £78–190

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 45m
    £82–172

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 43m
    £143–460

Helensburgh to Cardiff by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Cardiff Central via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Cardiff - North Road via Shopping Centre Entrance, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 38m.

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