The average train between York and Wales takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Wales. 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 York and Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Wales at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Wales. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Wales station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
York to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your York to Wales train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between York and Wales is 256.2 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from York to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 36m.