The average train between Cardiff and Cupar takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Cupar. 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 4 hours between Cardiff and Cupar. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cupar at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Cupar station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Cardiff to Cupar train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Cupar train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Cardiff to Cupar train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Cupar is 538.2 km. The road distance is 676 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cupar via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 5m.