The average train between Cardiff and Wels takes 23h 22m and the fastest train takes 21h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Wels. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Wels. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Wels at 8:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 23h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wels. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wels station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
Cardiff to Wels train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Wels train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wels Hbf station.
Book your Cardiff to Wels train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Wels is 1,285.2 km. The road distance is 1,764 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wels Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 15h 35m.