The average train between Cardiff and Edale takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Edale. 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 Edale. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Edale at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Edale. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Edale station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Cardiff to Edale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Edale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cardiff to Edale train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cardiff and Edale is 229.4 km. The road distance is 307 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.