The average train between Doncaster and Cardiff takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Doncaster 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 every 4 hours between Doncaster and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Doncaster to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Doncaster to Cardiff train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Doncaster and Cardiff is 266.1 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 12m.