Train duration | 7h12m |
Arrival | Cardiff, Wales |
Departure | Glasgow, Scotland |
Distance | 306 Miles |
Lowest train price | from £62.54 |
Average train price | £162.00 |
from £62.54 | MORE | 6h14m |
from €39.00 | MORE | 13h19m | |
from £29.39 | MORE | 13h19m | |
from £25.98 | MORE | 15h45m |
from £72.30 | MORE | 21h48m |
Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.
Distribusion£35
FlixBus£32
omio£63
kombo€46
Distribusion£39
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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.
Departure | Arrival | Duration | Company |
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Today | |||
Glasgow Central 09:36 |
Cardiff Central 15:43 |
5h38m | Multiple companies |
Glasgow Central 10:38 |
Cardiff Central 16:46 |
5h39m | Multiple companies |
The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.
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According to our data, 4 trains from Glasgow to Cardiff are running today and 0 tomorrow. The first Glasgow Cardiff train is at 08:00 and the last one is at 10:38. The first and last departure times may be different on each day of the week and there may be fewer services during weekends or public holidays. Rail operators may also increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the season.
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The Prices for train tickets Glasgow to Cardiff will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 2 months in advance, tickets should be available from £71 whereas when buying your ticket 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £151 for your journey. Thus, you can save 53% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 2 months in advance rather than 3 days in advance.
The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.
We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Glasgow and Cardiff by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cardiff to Glasgow and find the best deal for your outbound journey.
From | To | Price | Departure on | At | Company | Searched |
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Glasgow Central |
Cardiff Central |
£165.70 | 22/06/2025 | 15:55 | 10 days ago | |
Glasgow Central |
Cardiff Central |
£165.70 | 22/06/2025 | 17:34 | 10 days ago | |
Glasgow Central |
Cardiff Central |
£165.70 | 22/06/2025 | 16:38 | 10 days ago | |
Glasgow Central |
Cardiff Central |
£165.70 | 03/07/2025 | 16:40 | 13 days ago | |
Glasgow Central |
Cardiff Central |
£165.70 | 03/07/2025 | 17:30 | 13 days ago | |
Glasgow Central |
Cardiff Central |
£168.52 | 24/04/2025 | 09:36 | 15 days ago | |
Glasgow Central |
Cardiff Central |
£168.52 | 24/04/2025 | 08:38 | 15 days ago | |
Glasgow Central |
Cardiff Central |
£168.52 | 24/04/2025 | 10:38 | 15 days ago | |
Glasgow Queen Street |
Cardiff Central |
£168.52 | 24/04/2025 | 10:45 | 15 days ago |
Best prices for the next 180 days.
The most efficient way to spend less on your Glasgow Cardiff train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.
You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you book afterwards, you will make savings.
As an example, train tickets from Glasgow to Cardiff cost on average £161.35 (1). By dividing £88 by £161.35 (£88/£161.35 = 0.55), it appears that after only 1 one way journeys from Cardiff to Glasgow, the railcard will have paid for itself.
(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey
Train Journey | Average price without railcard(1) | With a railcard 34% off(2) | Saving based on a one-way trip | Number of return trips to pay off the cost |
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Glasgow to Cardiff train | £161.35 | £107.57 | £53.78 | 0.55 |
(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way
(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare
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