Cardiff to Glasgow Trains

Cardiff to Glasgow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Glasgow takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Glasgow. 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 5m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 43m

£141–244

Cardiff to Glasgow train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:00 AM
6h 25m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:07 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:18 PM
6h 25m • 1 change

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