The average train between Lancashire and Cardiff takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. 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 hourly between Lancashire and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancashire is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 40m. 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 Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Lancashire to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Langho 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, Metrolink and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Lancashire and Cardiff is 265.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Langho to Cardiff Central via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 21m.