The average train between Llandudno and Cardiff takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Llandudno 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 Llandudno and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Llandudno is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Llandudno to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Llandudno station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Llandudno to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandudno Junction station.
Llandudno to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Llandudno and Cardiff is 209.9 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Llandudno Junction to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m.