What is the cheapest way to get from London to Cardross?

The cheapest way to get from London to Cardross is to fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Cardross?

The fastest way to get from London to Cardross is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £320.

Is there a direct train between London and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from London to Cardross. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Cardross via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from London to Cardross?

The distance between London and Cardross is 419 miles. The road distance is 418 miles.

How do I travel from London to Cardross without a car?

The best way to get from London to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £250.

How long does it take to get from London to Cardross?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from London to Cardross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Cardross train from?

London to Cardross train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Cardross?

The best way to get from London to Cardross is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £200 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the London to Cardross train arrive?

London to Cardross train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Cardross is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from London to Cardross.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Cardross?

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 951+ hotels available in Cardross.

London to Cardross - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Cardross by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 34m
£95–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h 12m
£45–192
Drive 415.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Cardrosscar 415.6 mi
7h 19m
£101–146
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain
3h 42m
£80–311
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
6h 25m
£139–216
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 426 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
12h 29m
£50–220
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain
3h 57m
£87–253
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain
4h 14m
£48–151
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain
4h 5m
£57–148
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4h 11m
£54–169
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain
5h 5m
£112–289

London to Cardross by train and bus

139Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.7 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between London, England and Cardross, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 9h 15m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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