The average train between Colne and Cardiff takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne 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 Colne and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colne to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Cardiff station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Colne to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
Colne to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Colne to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colne and Cardiff is 273 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 50m.