Cardiff to Laurencekirk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Laurencekirk takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Laurencekirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 46m
Duration: 475 mi
Distance: £195
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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10h 5m

£159–271

Cardiff to Laurencekirk train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Laurencekirk. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Laurencekirk at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:53 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 6:47 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 11:17 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:53 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 6:47 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 11:17 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:53 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 6:47 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 8:58 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
11:40 AM → 9:51 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
1:51 PM → 6:35 AM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 3 changes
3:55 PM → 8:07 AM
Arrives next day
16h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:53 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 6:47 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 11:17 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:53 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 6:47 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 11:17 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:53 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 9m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 6:47 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
1:53 PM → 11:17 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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