How to Travel from

Scotland to Wales

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Scotland Wales

How to Get from Scotland to Wales

Plane

1 h 11 min

Select a Ticket

Car

5 h 45 min

from $29

Rideshare

5 h 45 min

from $6.96

Cheapest

By car (533 km)

5 h 45 min

533 km.

from $29

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

5 h 45 min

533 km.

from $6.95

Train via Lancaster

5 h 42 min

422 km.

from $142.59

Bus, Plane (Fly Aberdeen International Airport to Ringway Airport)

5 h 19 min

422 km.

from $171.01

Bus, Plane (Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ringway Airport)

5 h 38 min

422 km.

from $186.22

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport)

5 h 35 min

422 km.

from $166.79

Bus, Plane (Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport)

5 h 17 min

422 km.

from $155.84

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$40.50–$265.81

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$37.97–$278.47

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$40.50–$202.52

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$55.69–$215.18

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Tuesday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$177.21–$493.65

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$177.21–$518.97

Loganair

Website:

loganair.co.uk/

Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Ringway

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$139.24–$405.05

Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ringway

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$151.89–$582.26

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Glasgow to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

5h 25m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$37.97–$53.16

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Glasgow to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

6h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$26.58–$37.97

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Glasgow to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

6h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$75.95–$107.59

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster

Ave. Duration:

2h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$88.60–$240.50

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$18.99–$37.97

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$18.99–$36.71

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Glasgow to Sheffield,

Ave. Duration:

7h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$53.16–$75.95

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

5h 6m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$177.21–$582.26

Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$58.23–$139.24

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster

Ave. Duration:

2h 18m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$44.30–$107.59

Train from Lancaster to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$18.99–$48.10

Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$44.30

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$44.30

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Lancaster to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.66–$17.72

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$11.39–$15.19

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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Wales is to bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Wales is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Wales. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Wales. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Kiveton Bridge via Lancaster, Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Scotland to Wales?

The distance between Scotland and Wales is 439 km. The road distance is 406.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Wales without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 5h 42m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Scotland to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Wales bus from?

Scotland to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Wales train from?

Scotland to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Wales?

The best way to get from Scotland to Wales is to train via Lancaster which takes 5h 42m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Scotland to Wales bus arrive?

Scotland to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane station.

Where does the Scotland to Wales train arrive?

Scotland to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Wales is 406 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Scotland to Wales.

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

Book your Scotland to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1283+ hotels available in Wales. Prices start at $49.04 per night.

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Eight ways to Travel from Scotland to Wales

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Aer Lingus

Loganair

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

East Midlands Railways

National Express

Cross Country

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Wales?

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Wales?

How far is it from Scotland to Wales?

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

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Wales bus from?

Where do I catch the Scotland to Wales train from?

Train or bus from Scotland to Wales?

Where does the Scotland to Wales bus arrive?

Where does the Scotland to Wales train arrive?

Can I drive from Scotland to Wales?

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

Where can I stay near Wales?