What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport is to bus which costs £65 - £140 and takes 11h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport?

The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff Airport is 399 miles. The road distance is 382.9 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 57m and costs £140 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Cardiff Airport bus from?

Glasgow to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Cardiff Airport train from?

Glasgow to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 57m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 11h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Glasgow to Cardiff Airport bus arrive?

Glasgow to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Cardiff Airport train arrive?

Glasgow to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Cardiff Airport is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Airport?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport.

Glasgow to Cardiff Airport - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow to Cardiff Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 57m
£146–240
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain
5h 51m
£53–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
11h 6m
£66–135
Drive 380.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cardiff Airportcar 380.7 mi
7h 19m
£93–134
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane GLA - CWL
6h 43m
£73–125
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Worcestershire Parkway
2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 42m
£266–378

Glasgow to Cardiff Airport by train and bus

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.3 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cardiff Airport via Crewe, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cardiff Airport via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 11h 6m.

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