Darwen to Cardiff Trains

Darwen to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darwen and Cardiff takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen to Cardiff. 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 23m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £75
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£63–105

Darwen to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:57 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:58 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:15 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:55 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
Show more

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