Cardiff to Brandon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Brandon takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Brandon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 59m
Duration: 233 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain
Take the train from Cambridge North to Brandontrain

4h 34m

£103–180

Cardiff to Brandon train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Brandon. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Brandon at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:50 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
1:18 PM → 5:42 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
1:50 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 7:04 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
6:48 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:53 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Brandon? 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Brandon, Suffolk, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brandon via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Cambridge North in around 4h 34m.

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