The average train between Dunstable and Cardiff takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Cardiff station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dunstable to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Dunstable to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dunstable and Cardiff is 188.6 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 20m.
