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How to get fromCardiff to Wigtownby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Wigtown by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Smokehousesbus bus 500
    9h 15m

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Workingtonbus bus X4 / ...
    4. Drive from Workington to Wigtowncar car
    13h 20m
    £81–133

  3. Drive  358.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Wigtowncar car 358.1 mi
    6h 56m
    £89–128

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Girvan Station to Stance 1bus bus
    10h 13m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Stance 1bus bus 500
    15h 29m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Wigtown. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, take the bus to Smokehouses, then take the taxi to Wigtown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wigtown via Birmingham Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Workington in around 13h 20m.

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