The average train between South Wales and Scotland takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from South Wales to Scotland. 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 every 4 hours between South Wales and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Scotland at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Wales to Scotland? 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.
No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Scotland. However, there are services departing from South Wales station and arriving at Scotland station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
South Wales to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
South Wales to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your South Wales to Scotland train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between South Wales and Scotland is 567.4 km. The road distance is 645 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbach to Glasgow Central via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 8h 19m.