Train Dunfermline to Cardiff from £168 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Cardiff takes 8h 42m 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 42m
Duration: 393 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 49m

£137–242

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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:08 PM → 11:00 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
6:09 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 2 changes
11:50 PM → 12:43 PM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, May 21, 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 22, 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 23, 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 24, 2026

11:24 AM → 6:53 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
1:24 PM → 8:39 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
3:27 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
5:24 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 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 Tuesday, May 26, 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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Frequently asked questions

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