Glasgow Central Station to Cardiff Trains

Glasgow Central Station to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow Central Station and Cardiff takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow Central Station to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 48m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 24m

£143–237

Glasgow Central Station to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Glasgow Central Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow Central Station is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 7:43 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
3:57 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:42 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:46 AM → 3:51 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 7:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 9:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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