Scotland to Cardiff Trains

Scotland to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Cardiff takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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: £151
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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

6h 26m

£127–202

Scotland to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Scotland and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:06 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 Monday, November 2, 2026

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
5:30 PM → 12:18 AM
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6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 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, November 8, 2026

9:46 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 4:54 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:52 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
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