The average train between Bury and Cardiff takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bury 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 hourly between Bury and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bury station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Bury to Cardiff train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bury to Cardiff train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Bury and Cardiff is 243.1 km. The road distance is 288 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m.