Harlech to Cardiff Trains

Harlech to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Harlech and Cardiff takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Harlech 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.

5h 59m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain

6h 4m

£67–114

Harlech to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Harlech and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlech is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:29 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
2:28 PM → 7:43 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
4:29 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 5:42 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:28 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
4:29 PM → 9:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harlech 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.

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Harlech to Cardiff train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:29 AM → 3:18 PM

12:28 PM → 5:41 PM

2:28 PM → 7:43 PM

4:29 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:43 PM

8:21 AM → 1:50 PM

10:29 AM → 3:18 PM

12:28 PM → 5:41 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:44 PM

8:21 AM → 1:43 PM

10:29 AM → 3:41 PM

12:28 PM → 5:42 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:28 AM → 3:27 PM

12:21 PM → 5:52 PM

2:34 PM → 7:42 PM

4:29 PM → 9:26 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:43 PM

8:21 AM → 1:50 PM

10:29 AM → 3:18 PM

12:28 PM → 5:41 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:43 PM

8:21 AM → 1:50 PM

10:29 AM → 3:18 PM

12:28 PM → 5:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:17 AM → 12:43 PM

8:21 AM → 1:50 PM

10:29 AM → 3:18 PM

12:28 PM → 5:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Harlech to Machynlleth

Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central

Where to next?

Train trips from Harlech

Train trips to Cardiff

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