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Trains from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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15

train journeys
per day

317

miles (511 kms)

6hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

06:26 / 00:50

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

8

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Dunfermline City and Cardiff Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central is approximately 317 miles (511 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 22 mins.

Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Thameslink, ScotRail, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Dunfermline City and Cardiff Central.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 39 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central

Journeys from Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:26
    8 hrs 10 mins3 changes
    14:36
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:05
    6 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    14:44
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:25
    8 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    16:36
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:01
    6 hrs 45 mins2 changes
    16:46
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:30
    8 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    18:37
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:28
    8 hrs 7 mins3 changes
    19:35
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:03
    7 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    19:43
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:26
    8 hrs 12 mins3 changes
    20:38
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:05
    6 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    20:54
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:26
    8 hrs 20 mins3 changes
    22:46
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:08
    6 hrs 56 mins2 changes
    23:04
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:30
    8 hrs 37 mins4 changes
    01:07
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:09
    7 hrs 24 mins3 changes
    01:33
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:05
    13 hrs3 changes
    08:05
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:50
    12 hrs 46 mins3 changes
    12:36
    Dunfermline City
    Cardiff Central
    Dunfermline City to Cardiff Central

About Dunfermline City Station

Station name Dunfermline City (DFE)
AddressDunfermline City station, Comely Park, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7HT
Managed bySR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:40 - 19:45
Saturday 06:40 - 19:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
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 Dunfermline City and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Dunfermline City and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Dunfermline City and Cardiff Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:50.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Dunfermline City & Cardiff Central. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Thameslink, ScotRail, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Dunfermline City and Cardiff Central.

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