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Trip Overview

The average train between Ormskirk and Cardiff takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 16m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ormskirk to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Ormskirk and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 10m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 14m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 55m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 23m • 2 changes
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    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Ormskirk to Cardiff Central via Liverpool South Parkway and Crewe in around 4h 55m.

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