The average train between Loughborough and Cardiff takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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.
Trains run hourly between Loughborough and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Loughborough to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Loughborough to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Loughborough to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Loughborough and Cardiff is 196.8 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m.