The average train between Cardiff and Ulverston takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours 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 10:22 PM which arrives into Ulverston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ulverston? 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 Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Ulverston station via Crewe station and Lancaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Cardiff to Ulverston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Ulverston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ulverston station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Ulverston is 302.1 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ulverston via Crewe and Lancaster in around 5h 29m.