What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Glasgow?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Glasgow is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Glasgow?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Glasgow is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Lordswood Rd and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Glasgow Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Glasgow?

The distance between Cardiff and Glasgow is 374 miles. The road distance is 371.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Glasgow without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Glasgow without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 38m and costs £110 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Glasgow?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cardiff to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Glasgow bus from?

Cardiff to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Glasgow train from?

Cardiff to Glasgow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Glasgow is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 38m and costs £110 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Glasgow bus arrive?

Cardiff to Glasgow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Glasgow train arrive?

Cardiff to Glasgow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Glasgow is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Glasgow.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Glasgow?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Glasgow?

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Where can I stay near Glasgow?

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Cardiff to Glasgow - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Glasgow by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3h 55m
£45–123
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 38m
£114–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 57m
£48–76
Drive 369.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Glasgowcar 369.3 mi
6h 58m
£90–130
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4h 50m
£54–141
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 47m
£79–253
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 43m
£89–271
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4h 59m
£141–404
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
9h 25m
£191–652

Cardiff to Glasgow by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.8 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central via Crewe in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Buchanan Bus Station via Lordswood Rd and Newhall St in around 9h 57m.

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