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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Scotland is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Scotland is to bus and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Wales to Scotland?

The distance between Wales and Scotland is 362 miles. The road distance is 371.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Scotland without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 43m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Wales to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Scotland bus from?

Wales to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Scotland?

The best way to get from Wales to Scotland is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 43m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Wales to Scotland bus arrive?

Wales to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Wales to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Scotland?

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

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

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

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Wales to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3h 31m
£38–116
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 London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 43m
£140–241
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
10h 57m
£44–79
Drive 369.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Glasgowcar 369.3 mi
6h 58m
£89–129
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 49m
£52–136
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
4h 9m
£81–253
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 5m
£95–236
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4h 53m
£46–154
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
8h 40m
£260–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
12h 10m
£86–211

Wales to Scotland by train

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Distance: 359.8 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Wales and Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central via Crewe in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Newhall Street in around 10h 57m.

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