The average train between Cleethorpes and Cardiff takes 6h 40m 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.
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 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cleethorpes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cleethorpes station and arriving at Cardiff station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Cleethorpes to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Cleethorpes station.
Cleethorpes to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cleethorpes to Cardiff train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cleethorpes and Cardiff is 314.4 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Cleethorpes to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 6h.