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How to get fromGlasgow to Cardiff Universityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Cardiff University 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 31m
    £128–204

  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 13m
    £45–137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    11h 9m
    £50–80

  4. Drive  369.8 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cardiff Universitycar car 369.8 mi
    6h 59m
    £92–133

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 11m
    £221–328

  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
    5h 2m
    £52–152

  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 36m
    £75–167

  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 30m
    £134–410

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 25m
    £82–187

Glasgow to Cardiff University by train and foot

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cardiff University via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cardiff University via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 11h 9m.

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