The average train between Cardiff and Batley takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Batley. 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 hourly between Cardiff and Batley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Batley at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Batley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Batley station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Cardiff to Batley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Batley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Cardiff to Batley train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cardiff and Batley is 268.3 km. The road distance is 354 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wakefield Westgate once daily. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 1m.