Glasgow to Cardiff Trains

Glasgow to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Cardiff takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 51m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £151
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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6h 21m

£127–202

Glasgow to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Glasgow and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 7:43 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 5:42 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:46 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 4:54 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:52 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
12:35 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
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