Nelson Station to Cardiff Trains

Nelson Station to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson Station and Cardiff takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson Station 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.

5h 37m
Duration: 215 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

5h 40m

£62–118

Nelson Station to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson Station and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson Station is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:55 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
10h 48m • 2 changes
10:55 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
9h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:22 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 8:39 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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