The average train between Scunthorpe and Cardiff takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 hourly between Scunthorpe and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Scunthorpe to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Cardiff train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Cardiff is 289.2 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Cardiff Central via Stockport in around 5h 35m.