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Trip Overview

The average train between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

4h 40m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Worcester Foregate Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Herefordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train
4h 43m
£44–100

Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Stratford-upon-Avon and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford-upon-Avon is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Worcester Foregate Street and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 33m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 39m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 37m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 21m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 26m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stratford-upon-Avon 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: 143 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cardiff Central via Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford in around 4h 43m.

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