Glasgow Cardiff by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Glasgow and Cardiff by car is 391 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

How far is Cardiff from Glasgow? The driving distance is 391 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Glasgow, County: Glasgow City, Scotland
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
391 mi , 6 h 34 min
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Route from Glasgow to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Glasgow to Cardiff

391 mi 6 h 34 min
1.
Head west
174 ft
2.
Turn left onto Killermont Street
216 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Nile Street
205 ft
4.
Continue onto Port Dundas Road
914 ft
5.
Turn right onto Milton Street
925 ft
6.
Turn left onto Dobbie's Loan (A804)
321 ft
7.
Turn right onto Craighall Road (A879)
280 ft
8.
Turn right
71 ft
9.
Take the ramp on the right towards M8: Edinburgh
1.8 mi
10.
Keep right onto M8
4.7 mi
11.
Take exit 8 on the left towards A8: Coatbridge
920 ft
12.
Keep right towards M73: Carlisle
1.4 mi
13.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
14.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
15.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
16.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
17.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
18.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
19.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
23.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
27.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
31.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
32.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
33.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
34.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
36.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
37.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
38.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
39.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
40.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
43.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
44.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
45.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
46.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
47.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Glasgow to Cardiff by car?

The journey from Glasgow to Cardiff by car comes with a price tag of £68.3 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £34.15 for the trip (£68.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £22.77 each (£68.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £17.08 each (£68.3 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 47.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £68.3 comes from for the trip from Glasgow to Cardiff.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £68.3, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Glasgow to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.7 £ (47.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.8 £ (47.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.85 £ (47.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glasgow to Cardiff

An alternative route from Glasgow to the Cardiff is 379.14 miles and takes 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Glasgow to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Glasgow to Cardiff is the second suggested route (379mi, 6h 57min) and costs 66.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glasgow to Cardiff is the first suggested route (391mi, 6h 34min) and costs 68.3 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Glasgow to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 391mi (distance from Glasgow to Cardiff) and its duration is 6h 34min. The slowest route is 379mi, and its duration is 6h 57min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Glasgow to Cardiff by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Glasgow to Cardiff. It provides driving directions from Glasgow to Cardiff, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Glasgow - Cardiff route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Glasgow to Cardiff with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Glasgow located?

Glasgow is located in Glasgow City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Glasgow has coordinates 55.8642370o,-4.2518060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glasgow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cardiff?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.