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Trip Overview

The average train between Paisley and Cardiff takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Paisley 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.

7h 35m
Duration
386 mi
Distance
£153
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 32m
£128–209

Paisley to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Paisley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 43m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 13m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 48m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 9m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paisley 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 Paisley to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 386.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 7h 32m.

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