Cardiff to Glasgow Trains

Cardiff to Glasgow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Glasgow takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. 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
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 43m

£127–204

Cardiff to Glasgow train times

Trains run every 3 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:55 PM → 11:18 PM
6h 23m • 1 change
10:21 PM → 9:16 AM
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10h 55m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 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 Thursday, October 15, 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, October 16, 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, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:00 AM
6h 25m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 1:08 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:07 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 4:06 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 5:07 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 6:06 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Glasgow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Glasgow train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:55 PM → 11:18 PM

10:21 PM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM

6:46 AM → 1:15 PM

8:55 AM → 3:17 PM

10:53 AM → 5:21 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM

6:46 AM → 1:15 PM

8:55 AM → 3:17 PM

10:53 AM → 5:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM

6:46 AM → 1:15 PM

8:55 AM → 3:17 PM

10:53 AM → 5:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:00 AM

5:49 AM → 12:01 PM

6:43 AM → 1:08 PM

7:53 AM → 2:01 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:07 PM

9:45 AM → 4:06 PM

10:44 AM → 5:07 PM

11:40 AM → 6:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Cardiff to Glasgow trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Glasgow train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:55 PM → 11:18 PM

10:21 PM → 9:16 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM

6:46 AM → 1:15 PM

8:55 AM → 3:17 PM

10:53 AM → 5:21 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM

6:46 AM → 1:15 PM

8:55 AM → 3:17 PM

10:53 AM → 5:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:18 AM

6:46 AM → 1:15 PM

8:55 AM → 3:17 PM

10:53 AM → 5:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:00 AM

5:49 AM → 12:01 PM

6:43 AM → 1:08 PM

7:53 AM → 2:01 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:07 PM

9:45 AM → 4:06 PM

10:44 AM → 5:07 PM

11:40 AM → 6:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Where to next?

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Glasgow

Alternative transport options

10:21 PM → 9:16 AM
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