The average train between Leuchars and Cardiff takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuchars 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 4 hours between Leuchars and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuchars is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leuchars to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leuchars station and arriving at Cardiff station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Leuchars to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leuchars station.
Leuchars to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Leuchars to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leuchars and Cardiff is 545.4 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Leuchars to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h 29m.