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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Helensburgh to Cardiff

Composite routes from Helensburgh to Cardiff

Cheapest
7 h 4 min
Car
676 km.
from $37
Other
5 h 3 min
Train, Plane
512 km.
from $104.21
8 h 34 min
512 km.
from $312.74
6 h 7 min
Train, Plane
512 km.
from $133.83
6 h 15 min
Train, Plane
512 km.
from $111.22
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
512 km.
from $196.60
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
512 km.
from $246.60
6 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
512 km.
from $264.53
13 h 23 min
512 km.
from $105.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$278.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$151.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$189.87
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$240.50

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$481.00

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$518.97
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$822.76

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$405.05
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$822.76

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$291.13

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$215.18

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28
Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Glasgow Central to Newport
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$278.47–$886.04

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$22.78
Train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$51.90

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$107.59

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff is to bus which costs $34.78 - $53.26 and takes 13h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Kingsway GD via Comelybank Road, Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Helensburgh and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Partick, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Cardiff?

The distance between Helensburgh and Cardiff is 635 km. The road distance is 674.2 km.

How do I travel from Helensburgh to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 34m and costs $163.04 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Cardiff bus from?

Helensburgh to Cardiff bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Cardiff train from?

Helensburgh to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Helensburgh to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Cardiff is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 34m and costs $163.04 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $53.26 and takes 13h 3m.

Where does the Helensburgh to Cardiff bus arrive?

Helensburgh to Cardiff bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Helensburgh to Cardiff train arrive?

Helensburgh to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Helensburgh to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Cardiff is 674 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Helensburgh to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Helensburgh to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $49.04 per night.
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