Train Scotland to Cardiff from £160 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Cardiff takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 49m
Duration: 379 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

6h 26m

£108–237

Scotland to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Scotland and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:34 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
6h 41m • 1 change
8:08 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
11h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 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
Show more

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 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
Show more

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 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
Show more

Departing Thursday, May 21, 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
Show more

Departing Friday, May 22, 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
Show more

Departing Saturday, May 23, 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotland to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.