The average train between Washington and Cardiff takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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 Washington and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Washington to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Washington to Cardiff train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Washington to Cardiff train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Washington and Cardiff is 396.1 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a subway from South Hylton to Cardiff Central via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 47m.