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Market Harborough to Cardiff trains

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The average train between Market Harborough and Cardiff takes 4h 30m 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.

4h 30m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 16m
£69–106

Market Harborough to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Market Harborough and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:28 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country8h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country8h 12m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 20m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 48m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country8h 17m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country4h 5m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 30m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 26m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 28m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country8h 57m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 20m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 48m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country8h 6m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 20m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 48m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country8h 6m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 20m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 48m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Market Harborough to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Market Harborough, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Market Harborough to Cardiff Central via Leicester and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 16m.

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