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Overview: Glasgow to Cardiff flight
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Take a flight from Glasgow to Cardiff and enjoy the approximately 493 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Distance 493 km |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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Compare coach and train for Glasgow to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. 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 coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 493 km
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price |
12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Flights from Glasgow to Cardiff
There's at least one flight from Glasgow to Cardiff every day of the week. On most days, except Tuesdays and Saturdays, there is a non-stop direct flight. Indirect flights, requiring a layover in Amsterdam, operate every day except Sunday.
Which airlines fly from Glasgow to Cardiff?
The only airline operating direct flights between Glasgow and Cardiff is Flybe. Indirect flights, requiring a layover in Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, take longer and are operated by the Dutch airline KLM.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Cardiff?
Direct, non-stop flights between these two cities with Flybe take one and a quarter hours. Indirect flights, with one layover in Amsterdam, require just over three hours of flying time to complete the journey between these two cities.
How many flights are there from Glasgow to Cardiff?
There's one direct flight from Glasgow to Cardiff every day of the week except Tuesday and Saturday. These direct flights leave in the late morning or very early afternoon. An indirect flight requiring one layover at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is available in the late morning every day except Sunday.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Glasgow to Cardiff?
Departure airport: Glasgow International Airport is the departure point for all of these flights to Cardiff. The airport is just over nine miles from the city centre. The Glasgow Airport Express bus provides fast, efficient transport from the city centre and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Buses depart from the city centre every ten minutes from Buchanan Bus Station. The journey time is just over a quarter of an hour. Facilities at the airport include shops, restaurants, public toilets, cash machines, currency exchange and left luggage facilities.
Arrival airport: Cardiff Airport, where all of these flights from Glasgow arrive, is the largest airport in Wales. The airport is situated some 12 miles outside the Cardiff city centre. A frequent bus service, taking just over half an hour, is available from the city centre to the airport. There are also shuttle buses to make the short journey to the airport from the nearest train station, which is just over half an hour by rail from the city centre. Facilities at Cardiff Airport include shops, fast food outlets, shops, currency exchange, cash points and public toilets.
FAQs: Glasgow to Cardiff flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Cardiff by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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