The average train between Cardiff and Todmorden takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Todmorden. 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 Todmorden. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Todmorden at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Todmorden. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Todmorden station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Cardiff to Todmorden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Todmorden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cardiff to Todmorden train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Todmorden is 259 km. The road distance is 303 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.