The average train between Carnforth and Cardiff takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth 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.
Trains run hourly between Carnforth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Cardiff station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Carnforth to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Carnforth to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Carnforth and Cardiff is 295.8 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Cardiff Central via Lancaster and Crewe in around 5h 12m.