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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Laurencekirk takes 11h 43m 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 43m
Duration
475 mi
Distance
£195
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 51m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail14h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 54m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 2m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 54m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 2m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 54m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 5m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail10h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail10h 10m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 11m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail16h 44m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail16h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 54m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 2m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 54m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 2m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Laurencekirk? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Laurencekirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 474.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Laurencekirk, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Laurencekirk via Crewe, Haymarket, and Montrose in around 10h.

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