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Outbound fromInverness to Cardiff Central by train
It takes an average of 13h 48m to travel from Inverness to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 417 miles (671 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Inverness to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £177.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:32 | |
| Departure station | Inverness | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
| Journey time | From 9h 31m | |
| Distance | 417 miles (671 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £177.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Lumo |
Taking the train from Inverness to Cardiff Central in 9 hours 31 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Inverness to Cardiff Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 13 hours 48 minutes to travel the 417 miles (671 km) from Inverness to Cardiff Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Cardiff Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Inverness to Cardiff Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £177.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Cardiff Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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