There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Cardiff Airport
best- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CWL - GLA
3h 31m£73–117Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 44m£54–146Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 18m£146–254Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h 54m£65–138Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
9h 45m£148–263Train #2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
11h 3m£273–383Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Glasgow380.1 mi
7h 20mDrive 380.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgowcar 380.1 mi
7h 20m£92–133
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Glasgow Central via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Glasgow is 322 miles. The road distance is 382.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs £140 - £260.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £260 and takes 8h 18m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Glasgow, Scotland?
Ryanair and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow Central via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, and Crewe in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–120
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Glasgow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–270
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £270–380
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow.
There are 1577+ hotels available in Glasgow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Glasgow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.