The average train between Cardiff and Barmouth takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Barmouth. 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 4 hours between Cardiff and Barmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Barmouth at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Barmouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Barmouth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Cardiff to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barmouth station.
Book your Cardiff to Barmouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Barmouth is 150.3 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 18m.