The average train between Cardiff and Chadderton takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Chadderton. 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 Chadderton. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Chadderton at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chadderton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Chadderton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Cardiff to Chadderton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Chadderton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Cardiff and Chadderton is 240.1 km. The road distance is 283 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.