The average train between Cardiff and Brough takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Brough. 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 Brough. 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 Brough at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Brough. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Brough station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Cardiff to Brough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Brough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Brough station.
Book your Cardiff to Brough train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cardiff and Brough is 305.8 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brough via Derby and Sheffield in around 5h 9m.