Scarborough to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Scarborough and Cardiff takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Scarborough 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.

6h 40m
Duration: 275 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best

Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain
Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain

5h 54m

£112–180

Scarborough to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Scarborough and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:53 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:29 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 8:06 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:46 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:25 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:48 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 5:22 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:24 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
3:53 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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