Cardiff Central to Buckley by train
| First train | 04:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:22 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Buckley | |
| Journey time | From 2h 52m | |
| Distance | 117 miles (188 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Travelling from Cardiff Central to Buckley by train
Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to Buckley by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 30 minutes to travel from Cardiff Central to Buckley by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 52 minutes though. You'll usually find 42 trains per day running along the 117 miles (188 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Buckley, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to get to Buckley. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cardiff Central to Buckley in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Buckley
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