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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Leuchars takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leuchars. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 49m
Duration
426 mi
Distance
£172
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Leuchars train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Leuchars. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Leuchars at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Leuchars? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Leuchars.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 426.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Leuchars, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leuchars via Crewe and Haymarket in around 8h 14m.

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