The average train between Port of Holyhead and Cardiff takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Port of Holyhead 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 4 hours between Port of Holyhead and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Port of Holyhead is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port of Holyhead station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
Port of Holyhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Port of Holyhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Port of Holyhead and Cardiff is 225.9 km. The road distance is 374 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £90–160 and the journey takes 4h 52m.