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Trains from Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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15

train journeys
per day

166

miles (268 kms)

4hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

07:44 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Gainsborough Lea Road 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 Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central is approximately 166 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 28 mins.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Lea Road and Cardiff Central.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 24 mins.

Journeys from Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:44
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:47
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    13:17
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:36
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    14:06
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:39
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:42
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    16:07
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:36
    4 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    17:09
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:49
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    18:13
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:36
    4 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    19:11
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:42
    4 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    20:39
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:38
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    21:15
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:47
    5 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    22:50
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:44
    5 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    23:47
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:49
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    00:37
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:40
    10 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    07:22
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:05
    10 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    09:54
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Cardiff Central
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central

About Gainsborough Lea Road Station

Station name Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Address Gainsborough Lea Road station, Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
Address Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gainsborough Lea Road and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Gainsborough Lea Road and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gainsborough Lea Road 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 07:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

First class tickets on trains between Gainsborough Lea Road and Cardiff Central typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Lea Road and Cardiff Central.

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