The average train between Scotland and Cardiff takes 6h 51m 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Scotland and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:06 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Scotland to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Scotland and Cardiff is 593.1 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 6h 21m.