Train Darwen to Cardiff from £84 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Darwen and Cardiff takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen 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.

4h 50m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 56m

£72–135

Darwen to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:28 PM → 11:00 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:28 PM → 12:21 AM
Arrives next day
4h 53m • 2 changes
11:12 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:56 AM → 3:53 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
12:57 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 7:42 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
4:57 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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