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Trains from Ardrossan Harbour (ADS) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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10

train journeys
per day

295

miles (476 kms)

7hrs 15 mins

fastest journey

07:48 / 23:36

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Ardrossan Harbour (ADS) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 10 scheduled rail journeys between Ardrossan Harbour and Cardiff Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 10 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central is approximately 295 miles (476 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 42 mins.

Transport for Wales, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Ardrossan Harbour and Cardiff Central.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 15 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central

Journeys from Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:48
    7 hrs 55 mins3 changes
    15:43
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:31
    7 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    16:46
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:48
    6 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    17:44
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:14
    7 hrs 30 mins3 changes
    19:44
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:49
    8 hrs 5 mins3 changes
    20:54
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:48
    7 hrs 4 mins2 changes
    21:52
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:48
    8 hrs 33 mins2 changes
    00:21
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:48
    8 hrs 45 mins3 changes
    01:33
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:48
    13 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    07:50
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    22:45
    12 hrs 4 mins3 changes
    10:49
    Ardrossan Harbour
    Cardiff Central
    Ardrossan Harbour to Cardiff Central

About Ardrossan Harbour Station

Station name Ardrossan Harbour (ADS)
AddressArdrossan Harbour station, Harbour Street, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, KA22 8BH
Managed bySR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureUnavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

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 Ardrossan Harbour and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Ardrossan Harbour and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 15 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ardrossan Harbour and Cardiff Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 10 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:36.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ardrossan Harbour & Cardiff Central. owever, there are 10 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Ardrossan Harbour and Cardiff Central.

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