Motherwell to Cardiff Trains

Motherwell to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Cardiff takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Motherwell 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 19m
Duration: 367 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

6h 39m

£83–196

Motherwell to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Motherwell and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:11 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
12h 31m • 2 changes
11:31 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 3:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:37 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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