The average train between Middlesbrough and Cardiff takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Middlesbrough to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Cardiff station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Middlesbrough to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is 368 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Cardiff Central via Darlington and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 33m.