The average train between Cardiff and Sellafield takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Cardiff and Sellafield. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Sellafield at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 35m. 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 Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
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 and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Sellafield is 327.9 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sellafield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 34m.