Peterborough to Cardiff trains

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The average train between Peterborough and Cardiff takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Peterborough 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.

3h 29m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 21m

£81–218

Peterborough to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:05 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 4:37 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 5:09 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
2:19 PM → 5:37 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

3:23 AM → 8:40 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:23 AM → 8:40 AM
5h 17m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Cardiff.

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Distance: 223.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 21m.

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