The average train between Cardiff and Ulverston takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Ulverston. 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 Ulverston. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Ulverston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Ulverston station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Cardiff to Ulverston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Ulverston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ulverston station.
Book your Cardiff to Ulverston train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Ulverston is 302.1 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ulverston via Crewe and Lancaster in around 5h 34m.