How to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff

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Travel Information from Glasgow to Cardiff

distanceDistance305 miles (492 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$30 - $151
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $30 (€26) • 9 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $60 (€52) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express, easyJet or Virgin Trains

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 305 miles (492 km) to Cardiff from Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express, easyJet or Virgin Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Glasgow to Cardiff.

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from Glasgow to Cardiff

How to get from Glasgow to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
08:40AM16h10
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:50AMCardiff
$351One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
National Express
08:40AM16h10
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:50AMCardiff
$351One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Avanti West Coast
08:00AM5h49
Glasgow Central (GLC)
01:49PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2181One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Avanti West Coast
08:38AM6h06
Glasgow Central (GLC)
02:44PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2181One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
09:36AM6h07
Glasgow Central (GLC)
03:43PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2181One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
10:38AM6h08
Glasgow Central (GLC)
04:46PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2181One-way
2 transfers
National Express
08:40AM11h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
08:10PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
10:30AM15h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:00AMCardiff
$501One-way
1 transfer
National Express
09:55PM14h10
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:05PMCardiff
$571One-way
1 transfer

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National Express, FlixBus and easyJet will get you between Glasgow and Cardiff at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next travel from Glasgow to Cardiff you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow - Cardiff travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Cardiff

        FAQs: Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Cardiff.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Glasgow to Cardiff: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to Cardiff from Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $30 (€26).

        This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cardiff:

        A bus is $30 (€26) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $60 (€52) from Glasgow to Cardiff.

        Taking a bus costs $121 (€105) less than taking a train, which costs on average $151 (€131) for the same trip.

        The fastest way from Glasgow to Cardiff is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Cardiff that take longer:

        Getting to Cardiff by bus takes 9 h 15 min on average.

        Train takes 5 h 42 min on average.

        The distance is approximately 305 miles (492 km) from Glasgow to Cardiff.

        The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Cardiff is:

        • Around 1 bus per day.
        • 12 trains a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Glasgow and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Glasgow to Cardiff:

        • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Glasgow to Cardiff depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Cardiff, University.
        • Most travelers board their plane from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Cardiff Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Cardiff:

        • You can travel by bus to Cardiff from Glasgow with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus, and you can find Megabus Glasgow to Cardiff tickets for $30 (€26) on Omio.
        • You can travel by plane from Glasgow to Cardiff with easyJet, and you can find easyJet Glasgow to Cardiff tickets for $60 (€52) on Omio.
        • You can travel from Glasgow to Cardiff by train with Virgin Trains, CrossCountry or Transport for Wales. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $151 (€131) with Virgin Trains from Glasgow to Cardiff.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Cardiff with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with Megabus 1 direct bus per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cardiff from Glasgow.

        Your trip from Glasgow to Cardiff doesn't have to end in Cardiff. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you’d like to add London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh to your Glasgow to Cardiff tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Cardiff today!
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