How to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Glasgow to Cardiff by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance629km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Cardiff by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).

The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Glasgow and Cardiff by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Cardiff. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Glasgow and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Cardiff. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Cardiff. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Cardiff. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Cardiff. 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 Glasgow to Cardiff is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Cardiff

Transport options from Glasgow to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 30m
£90($110)
hourly599km (372 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 60m
£220($260)
hourly591km (367 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 40m
£125($150)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 20m
£115($140)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 5m
£185($220)
hourly610km (379 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly7h 5m
£130($155)
every 4 hours628km (390 miles)
Train via Bristol Parkway8h 5m
£235($280)
6 times a week813km (505 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
£43($51)
twice daily717km (445 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£72($85)
on demand629km (391 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff