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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cardross is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Cardross is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Perth to Cardross?

The distance between Perth and Cardross is 80 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Perth to Cardross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Cardross train from?

Perth to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Cardross?

The best way to get from Perth to Cardross is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Perth to Cardross train arrive?

Perth to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Cardross is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Perth to Cardross.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 848+ hotels available in Cardross.

Perth to Cardross - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Cardross by train, bus, or car

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 Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to CardrossEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 10m
£19–40
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to CardrossEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 28m
£12–33
Drive 64.3 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Cardross64.3 mi
1h 21m
£16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
3h 17m

Perth to Cardross by train

232Weekly Trains

2h 10mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.6 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Cardross, Scotland?

You can take a train from Perth to Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Cardross via Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 17m.

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