Cardiff to Prescot Trains

Cardiff to Prescot trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Prescot takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Prescot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 7m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 26m

£71–122

Cardiff to Prescot train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Prescot. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Prescot at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

2:55 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
4:41 PM → 9:46 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:42 PM → 11:11 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:11 PM → 7:17 AM
Arrives next day
10h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:17 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:17 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:17 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
Show more

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