The average train between Ormskirk and Cardiff takes 5h 18m 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.
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 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Cardiff station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Ormskirk to Cardiff train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Cardiff train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Ormskirk to Cardiff train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ormskirk and Cardiff is 232.9 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Cardiff Central via Liverpool South Parkway and Crewe in around 4h 54m.