The average train between Wales and Scotland takes 6h 24m 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.
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 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Scotland station via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Wales to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Wales to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Wales to Scotland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wales and Scotland is 423.3 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Glasgow Central via Sheffield, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 31m.