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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Greenock takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff Central Station to Greenock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 20m
Duration
402 mi
Distance
£161
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff Central Station to Greenock train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff Central Station and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Greenock at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 33m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 33m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 33m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Central Station to Greenock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to Greenock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Greenock, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Greenock West via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 36m.

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