The average train between Cardiff and Leyland takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Leyland. 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 Leyland. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Leyland at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Leyland station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Cardiff to Leyland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Leyland train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Cardiff to Leyland train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Leyland is 248.8 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leyland via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 4m.