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How to Travel from

Glasgow to Cardiff

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$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–$177.21
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$240.50
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$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:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
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:
$113.92–$291.13

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$75.95
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Glasgow Central to Newport
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$278.47–$949.33

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

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69
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
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff is to bus which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Kingsway GD. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Cardiff?

The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff is 599 km. The road distance is 629 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 7h 5m and costs $163.04 - $413.04 .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Glasgow to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Glasgow to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff is to train via Warrington which takes 7h 5m and costs $163.04 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Glasgow to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glasgow to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Cardiff is 629 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Glasgow to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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