Cardiff Central Station to York Trains

Cardiff Central Station to York trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and York takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 14m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 20m

£103–155

Cardiff Central Station to York train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff Central Station and York. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 9:45 PM which arrives into York at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:45 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
9:45 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 39m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:45 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:17 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 8:33 AM
Arrives next day
12h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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