Train Cardiff to York from £150 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and York takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 23m

£121–175

Cardiff to York train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and York. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into York at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:45 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 9:21 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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