The average train between Market Harborough and Cardiff takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Market Harborough is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Market Harborough to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Market Harborough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Market Harborough to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Market Harborough to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Market Harborough to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Market Harborough and Cardiff is 190.4 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Market Harborough to Cardiff Central via Leicester and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 16m.