Hamilton to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Cardiff takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton 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.

6h 27m
Duration: 367 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

best

Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

6h 38m

£83–196

Hamilton to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Hamilton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:26 PM → 12:21 AM
Arrives next day
6h 54m • 2 changes
11:58 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
8h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:03 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:54 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 5:52 PM
6h • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton 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.