Wales and UK train timetables

Wales and UK train timetables

Check our train timetables before you travel to avoid any surprises.

Due to changes in circumstances, we sometimes introduce new timetables and alter train times across our network. Please check your train timetables before you travel for any changes to train times and connections with other train operators’ services.

You can stay most up to date using our Transport for Wales rail app which provides live train times and keeps you informed for your latest journey.

Our journey planner

Our rail app

• Timetable change Sunday 21 May 2023

  • From Sunday 21 May, our train timetables are changing.

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  • Please check journey plans before you travel for any changes to train times, platform changes and connections with other train operators’ services. Whilst there are not many significant changes to our May 2023 timetables, there are a few minor re-timings to some services.

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  • Here are the most significant changes:

  • The local Swanline service (Cardiff <> Swansea every two hours) has been reintroduced, allowing the removal of local stops from longer distance services. This has resulted in some changes to train times to services along this route.

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  • Some connections between Manchester <> Cardiff and Cardiff <> West Wales services have been improved where these are not a through journey.

• Timetable booklets 2023

  • September 2023 

    • Cambrian
    • Birmingham - Shrewsbury - Chester
    • Swansea - Shrewsbury | Heart of Wales line
    • Cardiff - Manchester
    • Maesteg - Cheltenham
    • West Wales - Cardiff (Coming soon)
    • Wrexham - Bidston
    • Holyhead - Cardiff (Coming soon)
    • Holyhead - Manchester
    • Treherbert - Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare - Cardiff - Barry - The Vale
    • Ebbw Vale - Cardiff Central - Newport (Coming soon)

  • May 2023

    • West Wales - Cardiff
    • Blaenau Ffestiniog - Llandudno
    • Holyhead - Cardiff
    • Rhymney - Cardiff
    • Coryton - Radyr
    • Cardiff Queen Street - Cardiff Bay

Metro timetable changes

Timetables can also change due to metro transformation works across our network. Please visit our metro transformation work page for more information.

Metro transformation work

Industrial action timetable changes

Industrial action and strikes can have an impact on train timetables. For the most up-to-date details regarding transport strikes visit our industrial action page.

Refunds for timetable changes

If you’ve already purchased tickets for services affected by changes you’ll be able to use your tickets on alternative TfW rail services. Alternatively, you’ll be able to request a refund by visiting our refunds page.

Refunds

Stay completely up to date with train time changes, alterations and cancellations using our journey planner.