The average train between Leyland and Cardiff takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Leyland 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 Leyland and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leyland is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leyland to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leyland station and arriving at Cardiff station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Leyland to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Leyland to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Leyland to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leyland and Cardiff is 248.8 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Leyland to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 4h 38m.