The average train between Thirsk and Cardiff takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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 Thirsk and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Thirsk to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Thirsk to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Thirsk to Cardiff train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Thirsk and Cardiff is 330 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Cardiff Central via York and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 26m.