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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Arbroath takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 23m
Duration
451 mi
Distance
£185
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 48m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Arbroath? 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.

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  • Distance: 451.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arbroath via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 52m.

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