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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow 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 22m
    £143–239

  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
    3h 55m
    £49–138

  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 21m
    £56–127

  4. Drive 369.7 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cardiffcar car 369.7 mi
    6h 59m
    £91–131

  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 8m
    £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 44m
    £60–152

  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 25m
    £86–187

  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 25m
    £138–460

Glasgow to Cardiff by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 21m.

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