The average train between Worcester and Cardiff takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Cardiff station via Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Worcester to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Worcester to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Worcester and Cardiff is 102.8 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Cardiff Central via Gloucester in around 1h 49m.