Bolton to Cardiff Central Station Trains

Bolton to Cardiff Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Cardiff Central Station takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Cardiff Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

4h 22m

£69–128

Bolton to Cardiff Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Cardiff Central Station. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Cardiff Central Station at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:07 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
3:07 PM → 6:45 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 7:43 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:08 AM → 1:01 PM
12h 53m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 4:45 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 5:46 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change

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