The average train between Congleton and Cardiff takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Congleton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Congleton to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Congleton to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Congleton to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Congleton and Cardiff is 198.4 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Cardiff Central via Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 13m.