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Cardiff to Fairbourne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Fairbourne takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Fairbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 27m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
  3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Fairbournetrain train
6h 5m
£70–124

Cardiff to Fairbourne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Fairbourne. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Fairbourne at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 188.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Fairbourne, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Fairbourne via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 5m.

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