The average train between Cardiff and Cannock takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Cannock. 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 Cannock. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Cannock at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cannock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Cannock station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Cardiff to Cannock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Cannock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cannock station.
Book your Cardiff to Cannock train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Cannock is 155.8 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cannock via Birmingham New Street in around 3h.