Penrith to Cardiff Trains

Penrith to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Cardiff takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 21m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 54m

£87–140

Penrith to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Penrith and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:23 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 12:21 AM
Arrives next day
5h 18m • 1 change
9:41 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:43 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:18 AM → 3:53 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 6:53 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 7:42 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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