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Hamilton to Cardiff train route details

First train
First train
07:15
Last train
Last train
23:33
Departure city
Departure city
Hamilton
Arrival city
Arrival city
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
5h 48m
Distance
Distance
301 miles
Price
Price
€72.27*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Transport for Wales

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13:26
6h 20m, 3 change
Hamilton Central
19:46
Cardiff Central
ScotRailAvanti West Coast
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14:26
6h 28m, 3 change
Hamilton Central
20:54
Cardiff Central
ScotRailAvanti West Coast
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15:56
5h 59m, 2 change
Hamilton Central
21:55
Cardiff Central
ScotRailAvanti West Coast
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16:25
7h 3m, 3 change
Hamilton Central
23:28
Cardiff Central
ScotRailAvanti West Coast
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16:45
7h 48m, 2 change
Hamilton West
00:33
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Cardiff Central
ScotRailAvanti West Coast
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16:56
7h 37m, 3 change
Hamilton Central
00:33
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Paris
ScotRailTransPennine Express
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