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.
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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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.
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Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 30m | £90($110) | hourly | 599km (372 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 2h 60m | £220($260) | hourly | 591km (367 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 40m | £125($150) | hourly | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £115($140) | hourly | 647km (402 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 5m | £185($220) | hourly | 610km (379 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 7h 5m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 628km (390 miles) |
Train via Bristol Parkway | 8h 5m | £235($280) | 6 times a week | 813km (505 miles) |
Bus | 10h 20m | £43($51) | twice daily | 717km (445 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | £72($85) | on demand | 629km (391 miles) |
Aer Lingus
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