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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£78

Average price

£140

Fastest journey

6 h 24 m

Average duration

6 h 38 m

Trains per day

Distance

493 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff to Glasgow will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.

Fast trains

To travel from Cardiff to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.

G56072+

W10509

08:536h24

Cardiff Central (CDF)

15:17Glasgow Central (GLC)

£781One-way

1 change

G56080+

P00491

10:536h28

Cardiff Central (CDF)

17:21Glasgow Central (GLC)

£781One-way

1 change

G56051+

W10513+

Y66893

09:537h14

Cardiff Central (CDF)

17:07Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

£1351One-way

2 changes

G56137+

Y00971+

W09880

11:236h38

Cardiff Central (CDF)

18:01Glasgow Central (GLC)

£1701One-way

2 changes

G56051+

W10513+

C27291

09:536h46

Cardiff Central (CDF)

16:39Glasgow Central (GLC)

£1891One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Glasgow 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 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£155 Average Price	£48 Average Price Cheapest
7h 24m average duration Fastest 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	15h 3m average duration 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Cardiff to Glasgow train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 June

Last updated at 23:00

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
G56072+W10509	On time 07:53 Cardiff Central (CDF)	6h24	14:17 Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 change
G56051+W10513+C27291	On time 08:53 Cardiff Central (CDF)	6h46	15:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)	2 changes
G56051+W10513+Y66893	On time 08:53 Cardiff Central (CDF)	7h14	16:07 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	2 changes
G56080+P00491	On time 09:53 Cardiff Central (CDF)	6h28	16:21 Glasgow Central (GLC)	1 change
G56137+Y00971+W09880	On time 10:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)	6h38	17:01 Glasgow Central (GLC)	2 changes
C23429+W10519+C26802	On time 10:45 Cardiff Central (CDF)	6h54	17:39 Glasgow Central (GLC)	2 changes
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cardiff to Glasgow?

The best time to book your train from Cardiff to Glasgow is 14 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cardiff to Glasgow route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cardiff to Glasgow per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cardiff to Glasgow.

Trains

from £142

Coaches

from £28

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Glasgow

United Kingdom

Trains from Cardiff to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £26

Distance

492 km

Average train duration

6h 54m

Cheapest ticket price

£69

Trains per day

Fastest train

6h 22m

First train

04:33

Last train

16:53

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £26

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales trains Cardiff to Glasgow

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales trains will get you from Cardiff to Glasgow from £91. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Cardiff to Glasgow train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 6 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £91

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Train information from Cardiff to Glasgow with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 6 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: £168

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Cardiff to Glasgow train information:

Average Duration: 7 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: £176

FAQs: Cardiff to Glasgow train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Glasgow 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 Cardiff to Glasgow.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Glasgow can start from as little as £66 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Glasgow is £165; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Glasgow from Cardiff is on average 6 h 23 min for the 305 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Glasgow from Cardiff by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Glasgow leaves at 04: 16. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Glasgow leaves at 21: 55.

There are 5 trains a day from Cardiff to Glasgow which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Cardiff to Glasgow you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Glasgow from Cardiff on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 55.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Glasgow by train is January.

You have options as you can travel to Glasgow from Cardiff 2 different ways: coach or train.