The average train between Scotland and Wales takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Wales at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Wales. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Wales station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Scotland to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Scotland to Wales train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Scotland and Wales is 500.2 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 6h 27m.