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Trains from Wakefield Stations to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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18

train journeys
per day

168

miles (270 kms)

3hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

06:23 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Wakefield Stations to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Wakefield Stations and Cardiff Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Wakefield Stations to Cardiff Central is approximately 168 miles (270 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 41 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Wakefield Stations and Cardiff Central.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 38 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Wakefield Stations   to Cardiff Central

Journeys from Wakefield Stations to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:23
    3 hrs 47 mins1 change
    10:10
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:23
    3 hrs 47 mins1 change
    11:10
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:23
    3 hrs 48 mins1 change
    12:11
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:23
    3 hrs 54 mins1 change
    13:17
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:23
    3 hrs 43 mins1 change
    14:06
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:23
    3 hrs 53 mins1 change
    15:16
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:23
    3 hrs 44 mins1 change
    16:07
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:23
    3 hrs 46 mins1 change
    17:09
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:23
    3 hrs 40 mins1 change
    18:03
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:23
    3 hrs 48 mins1 change
    19:11
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:28
    4 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    20:13
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:23
    4 hrs 17 mins1 change
    20:40
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:23
    3 hrs 38 mins1 change
    21:01
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    18:23
    4 hrs 27 mins1 change
    22:50
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    19:23
    4 hrs 24 mins1 change
    23:47
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    20:23
    4 hrs 14 mins1 change
    00:37
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    21:20
    10 hrs 2 mins1 change
    07:22
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    23:27
    10 hrs 58 mins2 changes
    10:25
    Wakefield Westgate
    Cardiff Central
    Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central

About Wakefield Stations Station

Station name Wakefield Stations (164)
AddressBristol Parkway station, Station Approach Road, off Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, City of, BS34 8PU
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
AddressCardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Wakefield Stations and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Wakefield Stations and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 41 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Wakefield Stations and Cardiff Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Wakefield Stations & Cardiff Central. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Wakefield Stations and Cardiff Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Wakefield Stations and Cardiff Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.