The average train between Warrington and Cardiff takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Warrington 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 Warrington and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warrington is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Warrington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Warrington station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Warrington to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Warrington to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Warrington to Cardiff train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Warrington and Cardiff is 216.5 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Crewe to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 33m.