The average train between Scarborough and Cardiff takes 6h 57m 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.
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 6:53 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Cardiff station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Scarborough to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Scarborough to Cardiff train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Scarborough and Cardiff is 362.7 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Cardiff Central via York and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 54m.