The average train between Cardiff and Lancashire takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Lancashire. 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 Lancashire. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Lancashire at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lancashire? 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 Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lancashire station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Cardiff to Lancashire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lancashire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Langho station.
Book your Cardiff to Lancashire train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Lancashire is 265.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Langho via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 26m.