Train Wales to Cardiff from £125 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Cardiff takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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.

4h 41m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...

4h 35m

£98–155

Wales to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

10:23 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:09 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 5:09 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:23 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
10:23 AM → 2:17 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
1:14 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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