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How to get fromWales to Scotlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Wales to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Warrington Centraltrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 30m
    £90–166

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    8h 17m
    £29–47

  3. Drive  241.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wales to Glasgowcar car 241.1 mi
    4h 34m
    £60–87

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4h 44m
    £97–247

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 35m
    £133–213

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    8h 58m
    £43–73

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4h 48m
    £73–168

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4h 35m
    £63–148

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    5h 7m
    £109–280

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 27m
    £106–257

Wales to Scotland by train and foot

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Wales, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Glasgow Central via Sheffield, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Buchanan Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/E2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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