What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Porth?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Porth is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Porth?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Porth is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Porth. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Porth?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Porth. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Porth via Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Porth?

The distance between Glasgow and Porth is 397 miles. The road distance is 372.5 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Porth without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Porth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 30m and costs £130 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Porth?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Glasgow to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Porth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Porth train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Porth?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Porth is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 30m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 12h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Glasgow to Porth bus arrive?

Glasgow to Porth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Glasgow to Porth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Porth is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Glasgow to Porth.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Porth?

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Where can I stay near Porth?

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Porth 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 30m
£132–211
Fly Glasgow Airport 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 Porthtrain
5h 5m
£49–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
12h 33m
£56–85
Drive 370.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Porthcar 370.4 mi
6h 51m
£92–132
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 4m
£224–333
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane GLA - CWL
7h 17m
£79–171
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m
£67–190
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 28m
£78–171

Glasgow to Porth by train

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Distance: 394.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Porth via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pontypridd Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 12h 33m.

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