The average train between Cardiff and Kidsgrove takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Kidsgrove. 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 Kidsgrove. 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 Kidsgrove at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Kidsgrove? 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 Kidsgrove. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Kidsgrove station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Cardiff to Kidsgrove train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Kidsgrove train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Cardiff to Kidsgrove train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Kidsgrove is 189.8 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove via Birmingham New Street and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 30m.