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Trip Overview

The average train between Cleethorpes and Cardiff takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cleethorpes 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.

6h 41m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cleethorpes to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Cleethorpes and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cleethorpes is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)16h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 14m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 46m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 48m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cleethorpes to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cleethorpes to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Cleethorpes, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Cleethorpes to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 53m.

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