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Irvine to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and Cardiff takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 12m
Duration
409 mi
Distance
£175
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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  1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
8h 11m
£146–257

Irvine to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Irvine and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 408.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 8h 11m.

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