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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Cardiff takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day 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 38m
Duration
367 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Wigan

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  1. Take the train from Motherwell to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
6h 48m
£130–234

Hamilton to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hamilton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cardiff Central via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 6h 48m.

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