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Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwick and Cardiff takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestwick 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.

8h 28m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£167
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Prestwick to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Prestwick and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 51m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick 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 Prestwick to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 417 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 8h 12m.

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