The average train between Cardiff and Driffield takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Driffield. 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 3 hours between Cardiff and Driffield. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Driffield at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Driffield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Driffield station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Cardiff to Driffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Driffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Driffield station.
Book your Cardiff to Driffield train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Driffield is 336 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Driffield via Derby and Sheffield in around 6h 4m.