Cardiff to Glasgow: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306 miles 492.4 km · straight line
391.2 miles actual route 629.5 km · driving distance
7h 14min estimated drive time
£59 - £73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Glasgow?

The distance from Cardiff to Glasgow is 306 miles (492.4 km) as the crow flies. Glasgow is located N of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.2 miles, taking about 7h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Glasgow. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Glasgow

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 14min £59 - £73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 41min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 52min $47–$137* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Glasgow

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Glasgow
55.86°N, 4.25°W
Europe/London
12m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM