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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Montrose takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Montrose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 46m
Duration
465 mi
Distance
£190
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Montrose train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Montrose. 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 Montrose at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 2m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 29m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Montrose? 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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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Montrose via Crewe and Haymarket in around 9h 12m.

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