The average train between Cardiff and Scotland takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Scotland station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Cardiff to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cardiff to Scotland train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cardiff and Scotland is 593.1 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central via Crewe in around 6h 43m.