Cardiff to Scotland Trains

Cardiff to Scotland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Scotland takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Scotland. 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 1m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

6h 43m

£127–204

Cardiff to Scotland train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:55 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 9:05 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 10:05 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
4:44 PM → 11:08 PM
6h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 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 Tuesday, October 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Scotland? 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.

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Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Scotland train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:55 PM → 8:06 PM

2:55 PM → 9:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:05 PM

4:44 PM → 11:08 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 Tuesday, October 13, 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 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

Frequently asked questions

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