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Trip Overview

The average train between Shotts and Cardiff takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Shotts 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.

8h 39m
Duration
399 mi
Distance
£159
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Shotts to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Shotts and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 9m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 36m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 21m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales12h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shotts to Cardiff? 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 Shotts to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 398.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Shotts, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Shotts to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 8h 3m.

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