The average train between Gargrave and Cardiff takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Gargrave 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 3 hours between Gargrave and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gargrave is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gargrave to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gargrave station and arriving at Cardiff station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Gargrave to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gargrave station.
Gargrave to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Gargrave to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gargrave and Cardiff is 287.6 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Gargrave to Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 45m.