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Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwick and Cardiff takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestwick 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.

8h 11m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
8h 7m
£140–229

Prestwick to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Prestwick and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 2m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 51m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 1m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick 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.

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  • Distance: 417 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 8h 7m.

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