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Motherwell to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Cardiff takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Motherwell 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.

6h 19m
Duration
367 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
6h 44m
£101–228

Motherwell to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Motherwell and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 6h 44m.

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