Train Accrington to Cardiff from £86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Cardiff takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

5h 3m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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5h 18m

£68–132

Accrington to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
10:23 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:23 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:23 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:23 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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