The average train between Newark on Trent and Cardiff takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark on Trent 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 every 2 hours between Newark on Trent and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Cardiff station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Newark on Trent to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Newark on Trent to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Cardiff is 238.7 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 18m.