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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Wales takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Wales. 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 8m
Duration
324 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Glasgow to Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Wales. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Wales at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 21m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited12h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 59m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Wales? 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.

Map of how to get from Glasgow to Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Glasgow Central to Sheffield 3 times a day. Tickets cost £130–210 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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