Cardiff to Harlech Trains

Cardiff to Harlech trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Harlech takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Harlech. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 3m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £80
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 Harlechtrain

6h 47m

£68–112

Cardiff to Harlech train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Harlech. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Harlech at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:40 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 8:17 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
6:44 PM → 8:12 AM
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13h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 52m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:25 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:25 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:26 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Harlech? 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.

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Cardiff to Harlech train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:40 PM → 6:23 PM

3:22 PM → 8:17 PM

6:44 PM → 8:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM

7:19 AM → 12:25 PM

9:23 AM → 2:21 PM

11:23 AM → 4:22 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM

7:19 AM → 12:25 PM

9:23 AM → 2:21 PM

11:23 AM → 4:22 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM

7:19 AM → 12:25 PM

9:23 AM → 2:21 PM

11:23 AM → 4:22 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM

7:19 AM → 12:25 PM

9:23 AM → 2:21 PM

11:23 AM → 4:22 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:25 AM

7:19 AM → 12:25 PM

9:23 AM → 2:21 PM

11:23 AM → 4:22 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:25 AM

7:22 AM → 12:26 PM

9:23 AM → 2:21 PM

11:23 AM → 4:22 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth

Train from Machynlleth to Harlech

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Harlech

Alternative transport options

6:44 PM → 8:12 AM
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