Falkirk to Cardiff Trains

Falkirk to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Falkirk and Cardiff takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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.

7h 25m
Duration: 402 mi
Distance: £161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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7h 46m

£133–220

Falkirk to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Falkirk and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:04 PM → 8:39 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 10:50 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:37 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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