The average train between Cannock and Cardiff takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cannock 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 Cannock and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cannock is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cannock to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cannock station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Cannock to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Cannock station.
Cannock to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cannock to Cardiff train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Cannock and Cardiff is 155.8 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Cannock to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 22m.