Train Cardiff to Cosford from £56 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Cosford takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Cosford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 20m

£47–87

Cardiff to Cosford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Cosford. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Cosford at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:38 PM → 10:30 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:10 PM → 11:11 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
10:21 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 19m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:35 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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