The train between York and Cardiff takes 4h 22m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from York 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 5 times a week between York and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:44 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from York is at 3:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.
York to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between York and Cardiff is 309.6 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Cardiff Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 22m.