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How to get fromGlasgow Queen Street to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow Queen Street to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 35m
    £142–237

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 3m
    £50–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    9h 28m
    £63–130

  4. Drive 369.2 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow Queen Street to Cardiffcar car 369.2 mi
    6h 57m
    £90–130

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train Glasgow Central - Worcestershire Parkway
    2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 19m
    £263–374

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 54m
    £60–162

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 31m
    £87–187

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 31m
    £139–450

Glasgow Queen Street to Cardiff by foot and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Glasgow Queen Street to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Queen Street to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 28m.

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