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Lancaster to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Cardiff takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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.

4h 20m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 20m
£80–136

Lancaster to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Lancaster and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 209.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 4h 20m.

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