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Cardiff to Dumbarton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dumbarton takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

7h 49m
Duration
395 mi
Distance
£169
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 41m
£143–242

Cardiff to Dumbarton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 394.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dumbarton Central via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 41m.

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