Aviemore to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aviemore and Cardiff takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore 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.

11h 6m
Duration: 528 mi
Distance: £219
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Aviemore to Haymarkettrain
Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 53m

£176–299

Aviemore to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Aviemore and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:28 AM → 8:39 PM
9h 11m • 2 changes
2:07 PM → 10:50 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
3:57 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
15h 46m • 2 changes
7:35 PM → 12:43 PM
Arrives next day
17h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:23 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 12m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 8:51 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 11:00 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:23 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 12m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 8:51 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 11:00 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:23 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 12m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 8:51 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 11:00 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:23 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 12m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 8:51 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 11:00 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:23 AM → 4:44 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 12m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 8:51 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:22 AM → 4:43 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 6:45 PM
10h 12m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 11:03 PM
9h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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