The average train between Cardiff and Newmarket takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Newmarket. 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 Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Newmarket? 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 Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Newmarket station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Cardiff to Newmarket train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Newmarket train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Cardiff to Newmarket train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Newmarket is 260.4 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newmarket via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 4h 16m.