The average train between Cardiff and Wellington takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Wellington. 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 Wellington. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Wellington at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wellington station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Cardiff to Wellington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Wellington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Cardiff to Wellington train tickets online with Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Wellington is 143 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
