The average train between Cardiff and Hednesford takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Hednesford. 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 Hednesford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Hednesford at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hednesford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hednesford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Cardiff to Hednesford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hednesford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hednesford station.
Book your Cardiff to Hednesford train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Hednesford is 158.8 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hednesford via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 4m.