The average train between Barmouth and Cardiff takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Barmouth 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Barmouth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barmouth is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barmouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Barmouth station and arriving at Cardiff station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Barmouth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
Barmouth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Barmouth to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barmouth and Cardiff is 150.3 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Barmouth to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 5h 40m.