The average train between Shipley and Cardiff takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Shipley 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 Shipley and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shipley is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shipley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Shipley station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Shipley to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Shipley to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Shipley to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Shipley and Cardiff is 278.5 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Shipley to Cardiff Central via Leeds and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 12m.