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Outbound fromCardiff Central to Kidsgrove by train
It takes an average of 4h 40m to travel from Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove by train, over a distance of around 118 miles (190 km). There are normally 43 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove and tickets for this journey start from £49.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:22 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Kidsgrove | |
| Journey time | From 3h 0m | |
| Distance | 118 miles (190 km) | |
| Frequency | 43 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £49.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove in 3 hours
Thinking about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 40 minutes to travel the 118 miles (190 km) from Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 43 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 Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Kidsgrove. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £49.40. 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 Kidsgrove by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Kidsgrove
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