Cardiff to Perth Trains

Cardiff to Perth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Perth takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 41m
Duration: 442 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain

8h 22m

£151–244

Cardiff to Perth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Perth at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:44 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 1m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 8:47 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:18 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 1:09 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Perth? 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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Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Perth train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:44 AM → 4:45 PM

9:45 AM → 5:40 PM

10:44 AM → 6:43 PM

12:40 PM → 8:47 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM

6:46 AM → 2:36 PM

8:55 AM → 4:38 PM

10:53 AM → 6:38 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM

6:46 AM → 2:36 PM

8:55 AM → 4:38 PM

10:53 AM → 6:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM

6:46 AM → 2:36 PM

8:55 AM → 4:38 PM

10:53 AM → 6:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM

6:46 AM → 2:36 PM

8:55 AM → 4:38 PM

10:53 AM → 6:38 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:36 PM

6:46 AM → 2:36 PM

8:55 AM → 4:38 PM

10:53 AM → 6:38 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:18 PM

5:49 AM → 1:09 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

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