The average train between Cardiff and Wick takes 22h 34m and the fastest train takes 17h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Wick. 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 Wick. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Wick at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 22h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wick. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Wick station via Crewe station, Haymarket station and Inverness station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.
Cardiff to Wick train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wick station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Wick is 774.2 km. The road distance is 997 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wick via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 16h 41m.
