The average train between Cardiff and Bury takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Bury. 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 hourly between Cardiff and Bury. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Bury at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bury station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Cardiff to Bury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Cardiff and Bury is 243.1 km. The road distance is 288 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.