Train Cardiff to Perth from £192 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Perth takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

9h 33m

Duration

442 mi

Distance

£192

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Cardiff to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:48 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:33 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 2:16 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:04 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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