The distance between Cardiff and Glasgow is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cardiff to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA).
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Take the bus to Abington and then to Buchanan Bus Station.
Take the train to Crewe then Preston and then to Glasgow Central.
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There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).
The distance between Cardiff and Glasgow is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Cardiff and Glasgow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Glasgow. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Cardiff and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Glasgow. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Megabus UK and Stagecoach West Scotland run regular bus services between Cardiff and Glasgow. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Glasgow. The distance is around 629km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 35m | £90($110) | hourly | 598km (371 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 50m | £220($260) | hourly | 592km (368 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 55m | £125($150) | hourly | 619km (384 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 15m | £115($140) | hourly | 647km (402 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | £35($42) | once a week | 635km (394 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £190($220) | hourly | 610km (379 miles) |
Train via Bristol Parkway | 8hrs | £235($280) | twice daily | 817km (507 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | £72($85) | on demand | 629km (391 miles) |
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