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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Perth takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. 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 31m
Duration
442 mi
Distance
£192
Average price
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Frequency

Train via Wigan

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
8h 24m
£161–291

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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 441.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Perth via Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 24m.

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