Cardiff to Pilton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Pilton takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Pilton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

best

Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain

4h 7m

£59–118

Cardiff to Pilton train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Pilton. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Pilton at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:11 PM → 8:25 AM
Arrives next day
9h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:26 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:00 AM → 1:31 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 2:26 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:24 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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