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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff Central Station and Dumbarton takes 14h 26m and the fastest bus takes 13h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Central Station to Dumbarton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 26m
Duration
440 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cardiff Central Station to Dumbarton bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cardiff Central Station and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff - North Road and take an average of 14h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber14h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd13h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber14h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber13h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber13h 46m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber13h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber13h 46m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd13h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber14h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd13h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber14h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd13h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBusEmber14h 31m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Central Station to Dumbarton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to Dumbarton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 440 mi
  • Duration: 14h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Barloan Toll via Cardiff - North Road, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 19m.

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