The average train between Middlesbrough and Cardiff takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
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 and Cross Country.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is 368 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Cardiff Central via Darlington and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 8m.