Cardiff to Lancashire Trains

Cardiff to Lancashire trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lancashire takes 5h 20m 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.

5h 20m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...

5h 23m

£67–111

Cardiff to Lancashire train times

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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:42 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
12h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:48 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 59m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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