Prestwick to Cardiff Trains

Prestwick to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Prestwick and Cardiff takes 8h 25m 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 25m
Duration: 417 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

8h 12m

£140–229

Prestwick to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Prestwick and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:05 PM → 11:36 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:10 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:41 PM
7h • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:10 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:41 PM
7h • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:10 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:41 PM
7h • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:10 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:41 PM
7h • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:10 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:42 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:41 PM
7h • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:43 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 3:41 PM
7h • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:42 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:43 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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