The average train between Cardiff and Atherstone takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Atherstone. 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 2 hours between Cardiff and Atherstone. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Atherstone at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Atherstone station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Cardiff to Atherstone train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Atherstone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Book your Cardiff to Atherstone train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Atherstone is 165.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Tamworth High Level every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 20m.