What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Wales is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 9h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Wales is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at University RE via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Wales. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Scotland to Wales?

The distance between Scotland and Wales is 381 miles. The road distance is 371.9 miles.

How do I travel from Scotland to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Wales without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Wales?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Scotland to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Wales bus from?

Scotland to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Wales train from?

Scotland to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Wales?

The best way to get from Scotland to Wales is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Scotland to Wales bus arrive?

Scotland to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Scotland to Wales train arrive?

Scotland to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Wales is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Scotland to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Wales?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 877+ hotels available in Wales.

Scotland to Wales - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 26m
£109–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
9h 34m
£50–101
Drive 369.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cardiffcar 369.7 mi
6h 59m
£91–132
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3h 52m
£50–156
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 59m
£134–229
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 30m
£257–368
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 8m
£60–140
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h
£93–240
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 10m
£100–248
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 36m
£59–190
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 41m
£107–252

Scotland to Wales by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 379.2 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Scotland and Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to University RE via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd in around 9h 34m.

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