Aberdeen to Cardiff Trains

Aberdeen to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Cardiff takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 46m
Duration: 505 mi
Distance: £209
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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9h 41m

£168–288

Aberdeen to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:35 PM → 4:54 PM
Arrives next day
19h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:47 AM → 6:53 PM
9h 6m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 8:39 PM
8h 52m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 10:50 PM
9h 3m • 2 changes
3:08 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 6:45 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 8:51 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 6:45 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 8:51 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 6:45 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 8:51 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 6:45 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 8:51 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 6:45 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 8:51 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train via Edinburgh

Aberdeen to Cardiff train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:35 PM → 4:54 PM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:47 AM → 6:53 PM

11:47 AM → 8:39 PM

1:47 PM → 10:50 PM

3:08 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket

Aberdeen to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Edinburgh

Aberdeen to Cardiff train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:35 PM → 4:54 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:47 AM → 6:53 PM

11:47 AM → 8:39 PM

1:47 PM → 10:50 PM

3:08 PM → 7:43 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:57 AM → 2:43 PM

8:20 AM → 4:44 PM

9:52 AM → 6:45 PM

12:07 PM → 8:51 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket

Where to next?

Train trips from Aberdeen

Train trips to Cardiff

Alternative transport options

9:35 PM → 4:54 PM
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3:08 PM → 7:43 AM
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