The average train between Mansfield and Cardiff takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Mansfield 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 Mansfield and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mansfield is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mansfield to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mansfield station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Mansfield to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Mansfield to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Mansfield to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Mansfield and Cardiff is 227.8 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 18m.