The average train between Cardiff and Dundee takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Dundee. 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 Dundee. 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 Dundee at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Dundee station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Cardiff to Dundee train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Dundee train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Cardiff to Dundee train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Dundee is 554.9 km. The road distance is 699 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dundee via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 24m.