The average train between Wishaw and Cardiff takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Wishaw 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 Wishaw and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Wishaw is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Wishaw to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wishaw station and arriving at Cardiff station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Wishaw to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Wishaw to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Wishaw to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Wishaw and Cardiff is 479.1 km. The road distance is 596 km.
You can take a train from Wishaw to Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 7h 15m.