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Outbound fromAberystwyth to Glasgow by train
It takes an average of 8h 37m to travel from Aberystwyth to Glasgow by train, over a distance of around 238 miles (384 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Aberystwyth to Glasgow and tickets for this journey start from £140.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:29 | |
| Departure station | Aberystwyth | |
| Arrival station | Glasgow | |
| Journey time | From 6h 36m | |
| Distance | 238 miles (384 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £140.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Aberystwyth to Glasgow by train
Looking to travel from Aberystwyth to Glasgow by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 37 minutes to travel from Aberystwyth to Glasgow by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 36 minutes though. You'll usually find 16 trains per day running along the 238 miles (384 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Glasgow, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or Transport for Wales to get to Glasgow. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Aberystwyth to Glasgow in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £140.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Aberystwyth to Glasgow
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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