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Trip Overview

The average train between Northwich and Cardiff takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Northwich 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.

4h 49m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 22m
£55–89

Northwich to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Northwich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Northwich is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 12m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales9h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales9h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 17m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales11h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales9h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales9h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northwich 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.

Map of how to get from Northwich to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Northwich, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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