The average train between Tenby and Cardiff takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Tenby 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 4 hours between Tenby and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tenby is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tenby to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Tenby station and arriving at Cardiff station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Tenby to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Tenby station.
Tenby to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Tenby to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Tenby and Cardiff is 107.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Tenby to Cardiff Central via Swansea in around 2h 46m.