Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff Trains

Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Stoke-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.

2h 55m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 12m

£67–107

Stoke-on-Trent to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:44 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 2:37 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:44 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 5:41 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 6:34 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:44 PM → 7:35 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
Show more

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