Ormskirk to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ormskirk and Cardiff takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 16m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

4h 55m

£64–119

Ormskirk to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Ormskirk and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool South Parkway and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:21 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:21 PM → 11:02 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
7:21 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
16h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:36 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
10:36 AM → 3:53 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ormskirk 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.