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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff University to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 52m
    £127–204

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4h 14m
    £45–131

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    11h 50m
    £66–114

  4. Drive  369.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff University to Glasgowcar car 369.4 mi
    6h 58m
    £92–132

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
    8h 49m
    £210–320

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane CWL - GLA
    5h 40m
    £94–162

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 56m
    £52–151

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4h 57m
    £77–162

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 39m
    £85–182

Cardiff University to Glasgow by foot and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff University, Wales and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to Glasgow Central via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to Buchanan Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 50m.

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