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How to get fromGlasgow to South Walesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to South Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

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    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 / ...
    7h 43m
    £151–253

  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
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 17m
    £57–158

  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
    11h 47m
    £71–142

  4. Drive 362.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to South Walescar car 362.1 mi
    6h 50m
    £88–127

  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 / ...
    10h 28m
    £270–389

  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
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    6h 5m
    £68–177

  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
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    6h 47m
    £94–197

  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
    6h 45m
    £146–465

  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
    7h 35m
    £101–211

Glasgow to South Wales by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glenboi Cemetery via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Kingsway GA, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 11h 47m.

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