The average train between Cardiff and Sowerby Bridge takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Sowerby Bridge. 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 Sowerby Bridge. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Sowerby Bridge at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Sowerby Bridge? 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 Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Sowerby Bridge station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Cardiff to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sowerby Bridge station.
Book your Cardiff to Sowerby Bridge train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Sowerby Bridge is 262.4 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sowerby Bridge via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 35m.