Glasgow to Cardiff Trains

Glasgow to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Cardiff takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 50m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £169
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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6h 22m

£143–238

Glasgow to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 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 Tuesday, August 11, 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 Wednesday, August 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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 15, 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 16, 2026

9:46 AM → 3:51 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:46 PM
5h 51m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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