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Cardiff to Ulverston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ulverston takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Ulverston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 51m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain train
5h 28m
£79–130

Cardiff to Ulverston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Ulverston. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Ulverston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Ulverston? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Ulverston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ulverston, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ulverston via Crewe and Lancaster in around 5h 28m.

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