The average train between Spalding and Cardiff takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 2 hours between Spalding and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Cardiff station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Spalding to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Spalding to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Spalding and Cardiff is 252.7 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Cardiff Central via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 52m.