The average train between Cardiff and Newark on Trent takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Newark on Trent. 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 every 2 hours between Cardiff and Newark on Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Newark on Trent at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newark on Trent. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Newark on Trent station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Cardiff to Newark on Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Newark on Trent train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Cardiff to Newark on Trent train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cardiff and Newark on Trent is 238.7 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m.