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Wales to Scotland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Scotland takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from 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.

6h 9m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
5h 22m
£78–171

Wales to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Scotland at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 273.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Wales, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Glasgow Central via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Preston in around 5h 22m.

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