The average train between Perth and Cardiff takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 every 4 hours between Perth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Cardiff station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Perth to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Perth to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Perth and Cardiff is 546.8 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 8h 45m.