The average train between Cardiff and Keighley takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Keighley. 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 Keighley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Keighley at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Keighley? 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 Keighley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Keighley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Cardiff to Keighley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Keighley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Cardiff to Keighley train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Keighley is 279 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Keighley via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 5h 12m.