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Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central by train

First train

20:41

Last train

22:23

Departure station

Yardley Wood

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

From 4h 30m

Distance

86 miles (139 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central in 4 hours 30 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 8 hours 38 minutes to travel the 86 miles (139 km) from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central

Want to know more about your journey from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Cardiff Central from Yardley Wood?

To travel to Cardiff Central from Yardley Wood, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 8 hours and 38 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 30 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central?

Trains from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central take an average of 8 hours and 38 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 30 minutes. You'll usually find 1 train per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Yardley Wood and Cardiff Central by train?

The quickest journey time between Yardley Wood and Cardiff Central by train is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central?

No, there are no direct trains running from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Yardley Wood to Cardiff Central

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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