The average train between Scotland and Wales takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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.
Trains run hourly between Scotland and Wales. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Wales at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Wales. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Wales station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Scotland to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Scotland to Wales train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Wales is 423.3 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Kiveton Bridge via Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Central, and Sheffield in around 5h 36m.