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Nelson Station to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson Station and Cardiff takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson Station 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.

5h 28m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
5h 44m
£71–139

Nelson Station to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson Station is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Nelson Station, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Nelson to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 44m.

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