Cardiff to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Perth takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Perth. 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 42m
Duration: 442 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best

Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain

8h 23m

£151–243

Cardiff to Perth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Perth at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:55 PM → 8:33 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:44 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 12:42 AM
Arrives next day
7h 47m • 2 changes
10:21 PM → 10:37 AM
Arrives next day
12h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:18 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:35 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 6:43 PM
8h • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:47 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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