Train Cardiff to Widnes from £72 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Widnes takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Widnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 28m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 6m

£60–110

Cardiff to Widnes train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Widnes at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:53 PM → 4:57 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:57 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
3:51 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 7:22 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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