How to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff

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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $94.

Distance: 306 miles (493 km)

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$65

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$207

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$182

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 1m

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11h 31m

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6h 58m

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6h 28m

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6h 59m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Avanti West Coast

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $65 (€52).

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

A bus is $143 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cardiff costing on average $207 (€166).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 6h 28m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Cardiff including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Cardiff among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Cardiff

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Avanti West CoastW02948+Transport for WalesL64724
    8:00 AM5h53
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    1:53 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW02948+Transport for WalesL64724
    8:00 AM5h53
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    1:53 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastL02360+Transport for WalesL64732
    11:56 AM5h48
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    5:44 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastC01381+Transport for WalesL64728
    9:39 AM6h06
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    3:45 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastL02258 · W02947+Transport for WalesL64726
    8:38 AM6h06
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    2:44 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $2561One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastL02262 · W01974+Transport for WalesL64730
    10:38 AM6h08
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    4:46 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $2561One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Cardiff

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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Cardiff including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $65 (€52).

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

A bus is $143 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cardiff costing on average $207 (€166).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 6h 28m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 31m.

The distance from Glasgow to Cardiff is approximately 306 miles (493 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Cardiff is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Cardiff by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Cardiff:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.
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