The average train between North Road and Cardiff takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from North Road 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 hourly between North Road and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Road is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glossop and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from North Road to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from North Road station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
North Road to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
North Road to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your North Road to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between North Road and Cardiff is 233.9 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 13m.