How to Travel from

Glasgow to South Wales

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Glasgow South Wales

How to Get from Glasgow to South Wales

Plane

1 h 18 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 40 min

from $35

Rideshare

6 h 40 min

from $8.40

Cheapest

By car (644 km)

6 h 40 min

644 km.

from $35

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 40 min

644 km.

from $8.40

Train via Warrington

8 h 25 min

466 km.

from $323.91

Bus, Plane (Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport)

5 h 25 min

465 km.

from $116.09

Train

11 h 53 min

465 km.

from $266.90

Bus, Plane (Bus to Edinburgh Airport)

6 h 12 min

465 km.

from $125.74

Bus, Plane (Bus to Edinburgh Airport)

6 h 17 min

465 km.

from $102.70

Bus, Plane (Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport)

6 h 48 min

465 km.

from $215.85

Bus, Plane (Bus to Edinburgh Airport)

7 h 35 min

465 km.

from $221.93

Bus, Plane (Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport)

7 h 9 min

465 km.

from $231.07

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$39.24–$291.13

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 13m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$35.44–$177.21

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$34.18–$164.55

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$58.23–$227.84

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$43.04–$202.52

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$55.69–$215.18

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$696.18

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Tuesday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$531.63

Loganair

Website:

loganair.co.uk/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$139.24–$430.36

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington

Ave. Duration:

2h 47m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$120.25–$291.13

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London

Ave. Duration:

23 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.58–$63.29

Train from London Paddington to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 58m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$101.26–$215.18

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$39.24–$75.95

Train from Glasgow Central to Newport

Ave. Duration:

7h 58m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$278.47–$949.33

Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$75.95–$202.52

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

3h 16m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$58.23–$139.24

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Crewe to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

2h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$69.62–$107.59

Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.76–$17.72

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavenny

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$69.62–$107.59

Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbach

Ave. Duration:

2h 1m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$35.44

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway

Ave. Duration:

10h 5m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$40.50–$56.96

Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$21.52

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to South Wales is to bus which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 11h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to South Wales is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Cwmbach via Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Glasgow to South Wales?

The distance between Glasgow and South Wales is 645 km. The road distance is 596.7 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to South Wales without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 25m and costs $173.91 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to South Wales?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Glasgow to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to South Wales bus from?

Glasgow to South Wales bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to South Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Glasgow to South Wales?

The best way to get from Glasgow to South Wales is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 25m and costs $173.91 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Glasgow to South Wales bus arrive?

Glasgow to South Wales bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Glasgow to South Wales train arrive?

Glasgow to South Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to South Wales is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Glasgow to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to South Wales?

Book your Glasgow to South Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 426+ hotels available in South Wales. Prices start at $50.70 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Llancaiach Fawr

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The semi-fortified house was built on the site of an earlier medieval structure, either on top of the previous dwelling or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of that building. It is a Grade I listed building and is now best known as the home of Colonel Edward Prichard (died 1655), who hosted a visit by King Charles I of England in 1645.

South Wales

Rhondda, or the Rhondda Valley, is a former coalmining area in South Wales, historically in the county of Glamorgan. It takes its name from the River Rhondda, and embraces two valleys – the larger Rhondda Fawr valley (mawr large) and the smaller Rhondda Fach valley (bach small) – so that the singular "Rhondda Valley" and the plural are both commonly used. The area forms part of the South Wales Valleys. From 1897 until 1996 there was a local government district of Rhondda. The former district at its abolition comprised sixteen communities. Since 1996 these sixteen communities of the Rhondda have been part of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough. The area of the former district is still used as the Rhondda Senedd constituency and Westminster constituency, having an estimated population in 2020 of 69,506. It is most noted for its historical coalmining industry, which peaked between 1840 and 1925. The valleys produced a strong Nonconformist movement manifest in the Baptist chapels that moulded Rhondda values in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also known for its male voice choirs and in sport and politics.

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Eleven ways to Travel from Glasgow to South Wales

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Aer Lingus

Loganair

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Thameslink

East Midlands Railways

First Great Western Service

Cross Country

TransPennine Express Service

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to South Wales?

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to South Wales?

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and South Wales?

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and South Wales?

How far is it from Glasgow to South Wales?

How do I travel from Glasgow to South Wales without a car?

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to South Wales?

Where do I catch the Glasgow to South Wales bus from?

Where do I catch the Glasgow to South Wales train from?

Train or bus from Glasgow to South Wales?

Where does the Glasgow to South Wales bus arrive?

Where does the Glasgow to South Wales train arrive?

Can I drive from Glasgow to South Wales?

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to South Wales?

Where can I stay near South Wales?