The average train between Cardiff and Sellafield takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Sellafield. 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Sellafield. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Sellafield at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Sellafield station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Cardiff to Sellafield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Sellafield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sellafield station.
Book your Cardiff to Sellafield train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Sellafield is 327.9 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sellafield via Crewe and Lancaster in around 7h 20m.
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