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

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There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to South Wales 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 / ...
    7h 42m
    £135–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    12h 59m
    £53–85

  3. Drive  362.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to South Walescar car 362.1 mi
    6h 50m
    £91–131

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    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 25m
    £54–149

  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 / ...
    10h 21m
    £229–340

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 43m
    £62–164

  7. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 45m
    £102–291

  8. Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane INV - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 54m
    £62–181

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 6m
    £92–198

  10. 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 48m
    £84–179

Scotland to South Wales by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Scotland and South Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glenboi Cemetery via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 12h 59m.

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