The average train between Scotland and Cardiff takes 6h 45m 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 8:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 45m. 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 Scotland station and arriving at Cardiff station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Scotland to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Scotland to Cardiff train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Scotland and Cardiff is 593.1 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 6h 24m.