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Middlesbrough to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Middlesbrough and Cardiff takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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.

6h 3m
Duration
315 mi
Distance
£163
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 30m
£126–215

Middlesbrough to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Middlesbrough and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country12h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Cardiff Central via Darlington and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 30m.

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