Cardiff to Fairbourne Trains

Cardiff to Fairbourne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Fairbourne takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Fairbourne. 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 25m
Duration: 188 mi
Distance: £75
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
Take the train from Machynlleth to Fairbournetrain

6h 9m

£63–105

Cardiff to Fairbourne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Fairbourne. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Fairbourne at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:44 AM → 3:49 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 7:42 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 7:32 AM
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12h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Fairbourne? 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.

Cardiff to Fairbourne trains

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Cardiff to Fairbourne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:44 AM → 3:49 PM

12:40 PM → 5:47 PM

3:22 PM → 7:42 PM

6:44 PM → 7:32 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM

7:19 AM → 11:48 AM

9:23 AM → 1:43 PM

11:23 AM → 3:44 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM

7:19 AM → 11:48 AM

9:23 AM → 1:43 PM

11:23 AM → 3:44 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM

7:19 AM → 11:48 AM

9:23 AM → 1:43 PM

11:23 AM → 3:44 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM

7:19 AM → 11:48 AM

9:23 AM → 1:43 PM

11:23 AM → 3:44 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:47 AM

7:19 AM → 11:48 AM

9:23 AM → 1:43 PM

11:23 AM → 3:44 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:47 AM

7:22 AM → 11:48 AM

9:23 AM → 1:43 PM

11:23 AM → 3:44 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Fairbourne, Wales?

Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth

Train from Machynlleth to Fairbourne

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Fairbourne

Alternative transport options

6:44 PM → 7:32 AM
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