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

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Lancaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 34m
    £97–186

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 131 / ...
    6h 50m
    £29–58

  3. Drive 239.9 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Walescar car 239.9 mi
    4h 36m
    £59–85

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 31m
    £69–195

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Sheffieldtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    5h 44m
    £170–240

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 180
    8h 3m
    £50–130

  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 Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 7m
    £74–169

  8. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 55m
    £81–178

Glasgow to Wales by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Kiveton Bridge via Lancaster, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 6h 50m.

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