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Trip Overview

The average train between Gourock and Cardiff takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Gourock 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 16m
Duration
405 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
8h 2m
£135–221

Gourock to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gourock and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gourock is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales12h 47m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales12h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 24m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 48m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 13m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gourock to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gourock to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Gourock, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Gourock to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 8h 2m.

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