The average train between Cardiff and Hexham takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Hexham. 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 2 hours between Cardiff and Hexham. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Hexham at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hexham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hexham station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Cardiff to Hexham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hexham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hexham station.
Book your Cardiff to Hexham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Hexham is 394.8 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hexham via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 26m.