The average train between Wales and Scotland takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales to Scotland. 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 Wales and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Wales to Scotland? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Scotland station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Wales to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Scotland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Wales to Scotland train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Wales and Scotland is 500.2 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central via Crewe in around 6h 43m.