The average train between Cardiff and Crossgates takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Crossgates. 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Crossgates. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Crossgates at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Crossgates. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Crossgates station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Cardiff to Crossgates train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Crossgates train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pen-y-Bont station.
Book your Cardiff to Crossgates train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Crossgates is 89.1 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pen-y-Bont via Shrewsbury in around 4h 18m.