The average train between Cardiff and Lancashire takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Lancashire. 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 Lancashire. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Lancashire at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lancashire? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Cardiff to Lancashire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lancashire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Lancashire is 265.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Langho via Crewe, Preston, and Blackburn in around 5h 28m.