The average train between Cardiff and Redcar takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Cardiff and Redcar. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Redcar at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Redcar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Redcar station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Cardiff to Redcar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Redcar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redcar Central station.
Book your Cardiff to Redcar train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Redcar is 376.4 km. The road distance is 632 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Redcar Central via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 54m.