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- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Partick to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 12m£32–51Drive 64.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perth to Cardrosscar 64.3 mi
1h 21m£16–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Perth Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the train from Partick to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 30m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Roadbus 1A
3h 51m£17–37
Perth to Cardross by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cardross is to bus and train which costs £16 - £24 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Cardross is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Townend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Marriott Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Cardross via Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Perth and Cardross is 80 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Perth to Cardross, including transfers.
Perth to Cardross bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.
Perth to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Cardross is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Cardross, Scotland?
You can take a train from Perth to Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Partick SPT Subway Station, and Partick in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Cardross via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Marriott Hotel, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Marriott Hotel to Townend Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Perth to Cardross bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Perth to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Cardross is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Perth to Cardross.
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