The average train between Lancashire and Cardiff takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancashire 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Lancashire and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancashire is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lancashire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lancashire station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Lancashire to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Lancashire to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Lancashire to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lancashire and Cardiff is 265.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 14m.