The average train between Cardiff and Harlech takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Harlech. 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 Harlech. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Harlech at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Harlech? 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 Harlech. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Harlech station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Cardiff to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Harlech station.
Book your Cardiff to Harlech train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Harlech is 165.8 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 43m.