What is the cheapest way to get from South Wales to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from South Wales to Scotland is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Wales to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from South Wales to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between South Wales and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from South Wales station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Fernhill station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

Is there a direct train between South Wales and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Cwmbach and arriving at Glasgow Central via Cardiff Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from South Wales to Scotland?

The distance between South Wales and Scotland is 403 miles. The road distance is 364.5 miles.

How do I travel from South Wales to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from South Wales to Scotland without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 19m and costs £130 - £220.

How long does it take to get from South Wales to Scotland?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from South Wales to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Wales to Scotland bus from?

South Wales to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the South Wales to Scotland train from?

South Wales to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from South Wales to Scotland?

The best way to get from South Wales to Scotland is to train via Crewe which takes 8h 19m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the South Wales to Scotland bus arrive?

South Wales to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the South Wales to Scotland train arrive?

South Wales to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from South Wales to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between South Wales to Scotland is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from South Wales to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from South Wales to Scotland?

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South Wales to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from South Wales to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 19m
£132–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 26m
£52–86
Drive 362.4 mi
1. Drive from South Wales to Glasgowcar 362.4 mi
6h 51m
£91–131
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 22m
£52–149
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
10h 39m
£227–342
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
3. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
12h 19m
£132–220
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 34m
£62–164
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 53m
£101–291
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 49m
£92–199
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 37m
£82–179
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
6h 36m
£60–181

South Wales to Scotland by train

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between South Wales and Scotland?

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Glasgow Central via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fernhill station to Buchanan Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Millennium Point in around 13h 26m.

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