Train Cardiff University to York from £148 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff University and York takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff University to York. 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 19m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 31m

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Cardiff University to York train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff University and York. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff University is at 9:45 PM which arrives into York at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1:45 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 9:21 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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