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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Scotland is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 9h 35m.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

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 359 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 which takes 6h 43m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 which takes 6h 43m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Wales to Scotland bus arrive?

Wales to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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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Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
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 46m
£51–125
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
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
£39–120
Train
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
£142–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 35m
£60–124
Drive 369.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Glasgowcar 369.3 mi
6h 58m
£91–131
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 8m
£80–252
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 9m
£95–256
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
5h 7m
£46–173
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 36m
£149–254
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
8h 40m
£270–380

Wales to Scotland by train

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Distance: 357.3 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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 Sophia Gardens to Buchanan Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 35m.

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