The average train between Cardiff and Redcar takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Redcar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Redcar. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Redcar at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Redcar station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Cardiff to Redcar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Redcar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Redcar Central station.
Book your Cardiff to Redcar train tickets online with Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cardiff and Redcar is 376.4 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Redcar Central via Birmingham New Street and York in around 6h 11m.