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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Cardiff.

Bus
Average Price$34 - $113Average Duration15h 20m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$256 - $256Average Duration8h 30m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$43 - $43Average Duration6h 40m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Glasgow to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6h 40mAverage Duration
$43Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Glasgow to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$256
Average train trip duration8h 30m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure10:55am
Distance306 miles (493 km)

Glasgow to Cardiff Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Glasgow to Cardiff is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cardiff you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Glasgow and Cardiff, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Glasgow to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Cardiff to Glasgow

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