Train Dunfermline to Cardiff from £168 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Cardiff takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunfermline 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.

8h 34m
Duration: 393 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 46m

£142–242

Dunfermline to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dunfermline and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:05 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:05 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:03 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:40 AM → 6:53 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 8:45 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
3:43 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:05 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 6:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

8:05 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 6:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

8:05 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 6:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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