Train Carlisle to Cardiff from £117 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Cardiff takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Cardiff. 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

278 mi

Distance

£117

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Carlisle to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

2:54 AM → 8:43 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

2:54 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

12:08 PM → 4:54 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 6:53 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
4:04 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:08 PM → 10:50 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:43 AM
6h • 1 change

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