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30 Nov — 7 Dec1
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Sun 30/11

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Cross Country
With transfers
1h 01m
Cross Country
Cross Country
With transfers
2h 24m
Cross Country
Cross Country
With transfers
2h 21m
Cross Country
Great Western Railway
With transfers
2h 42m
Great Western Railway
AccesRail
With transfers
3h 45m
AccesRail
Great Western Railway
With transfers
1h 48m
Great Western Railway

Cardiff train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains to Cardiff

RETURN FROM

£37

ONE-WAY FROM

£10

POPULAR STATION

Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent

POPULAR TRAIN COMPANY

Great Western Railway
The cheapest return train ticket to Cardiff is from Bristol, starting at £37. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
The cheapest one-way train ticket to Cardiff is from Bristol, starting at £10. This price was found within the last 72 hours.
Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent is one of the most popular stations in Cardiff
Great Western Railway, AccesRail, and Cross Country also service this route

Cardiff Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Cardiff
Cardiff Waun Gron Park, GwentCardiff, 51.485954, -3.225762
Cardiff Bridgend SarnCardiff, 51.53868, -3.589919
Cardiff BirchgroveCardiff, 51.521547, -3.201871
Cardiff BridgendCardiff, 51.506985, -3.573634
Cardiff BarnstapleCardiff, 51.074018, -4.063523
Cardiff BarryCardiff, 51.396787, -3.284985

Book return train tickets to Cardiff

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets to Cardiff that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Great Western Railway
29 Nov
07:57Bristol Temple Meads
0h 48m
08:45Cardiff Central
6 Dec
05:14Cardiff Central
1h 26m
1 stop
06:40Bristol Temple Meads
Great Western Railway
29 Nov
07:20Bristol Temple Meads
0h 50m
08:10Cardiff Central
6 Dec
08:27Cardiff Central
0h 50m
09:17Bristol Temple Meads
AccesRail
14 Dec
17:30London Heathrow
2h 55m
1 stop
20:25Cardiff Wales
21 Dec
05:40Cardiff Wales
2h 45m
1 stop
08:25London Heathrow
AccesRail
14 Dec
22:50London Heathrow
2h 50m
1 stop
01:40Cardiff Wales
20 Dec
01:50Cardiff Wales
2h 40m
1 stop
04:30London Heathrow
AccesRail
3 Dec
12:30London Heathrow
3h 50m
2 stops
16:20Cardiff Wales
3 Dec
02:35Cardiff Wales
3h 25m
2 stops
06:00London Heathrow
AccesRail
3 Dec
12:30London Heathrow
3h 50m
16:20Cardiff Wales
3 Dec
01:40Cardiff Wales
2h 50m
04:30London Heathrow

Book one-way train tickets to Cardiff

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets to Cardiff found on momondo in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find available train tickets by date.
Cross Country
16 Dec
05:20Bristol Temple Meads
1h 01m
06:21Cardiff Central
Cross Country
12 Nov
05:00Birmingham New Street
2h 24m
07:24Cardiff Central
Cross Country
12 Nov
05:36Birmingham New Street
2h 21m
07:57Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
14 Nov
05:23London Paddington
2h 42m
08:05Cardiff Central
AccesRail
14 Nov
16:20London Heathrow
3h 45m
2 stops
20:05Cardiff Wales
Great Western Railway
15 Nov
06:48London Paddington
1h 48m
08:36Cardiff Central

FAQs for booking trains to Cardiff

How to get to the centre of Cardiff from Cardiff Central Train Station?

Cardiff Train Station is located centrally in the city, so a train to Cardiff is an easy way to travel. Train tickets to Cardiff are ideal if you want to arrive right into the centre of the Welsh capital. Cardiff trains mean you’re only a short walk to many popular tourist attractions such as Cardiff Castle, which is a Victorian Gothic building built on Norman and Roman ruins. The busy events venue, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, is also only a quick stroll from the train station. For attractions that are further away, you can also use public transport that is near the station to continue your journey. For instance, you can get to Techniquest, a science museum, using the number one city circular train line. There are also other modes of transport that you can use to get to tourist destinations in the city. For example, you can get bus 57 from the station direct to Cardiff Golf Club, whilst you can also get the 95 bus from the station to Cardiff City Stadium quickly. There is also a bike hire service in the city, which has a bike sharing station at Cardiff Central and all across the city. This means you can cycle into the city centre with ease and leave your bike at a range of places.

Can you leave luggage at train stations in Cardiff?

When you get cheap train tickets to Cardiff, it is a good idea to store your luggage for the day. When Cardiff trains arrive into the train terminal, you will have to arrange for storage through an independent company, as there are no lockers within the station itself. These independent companies will provide you with a code and a location to drop off your bags for the day, or longer, so that you can carry on with your visit to Cardiff. Storing your bags when you get a train to Cardiff can be a great idea, especially if you are on a day trip, waiting to connect to another train or if you need to wait for your hotel to become available.

What services are available at the popular stations in Cardiff?

When you get a train to Cardiff Central Station, there are some great facilities awaiting you at the train terminal. You will find a First Class lounge, should you be waiting for another train. There is also a post box, for if you are sending a loved one a postcard. You’ll find lots of refreshment outlets in the station for food and drinks, and there are also toilets and baby changing facilities, which is good if you are travelling with young kids. If you are travelling with a disability, then you can go to the main booking hall for the meeting point. Here, you can request assistance for your trip. The station also has ramp access for trains as well as step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs are available for use too.

Do I need identification to travel to Cardiff by train?

When you travel by rail to Cardiff, it is unlikely that you will need to have your identification with you, unless you have travelled by rail from another country. You will need to ensure on Cardiff trains that you have a valid ticket for your journey. If you have booked a specific-time train, you must make sure you take the correct train; otherwise, you will be liable for a penalty fee. If you have used a railcard to travel in the UK, then you will need to present this with your ticket, or you will be liable to pay for a new ticket.

How much is a train ticket to Cardiff Wales?

Users have found that prices vary from their starting point. If you’re catching a train from London for instance, prices usually start from around £146, while leaving from Bristol, a low price would be £130.

What is the main train station in Cardiff Wales?

The main station in Cardiff Wales is Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent. At Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent, you can find a number of trains offering service to other major cities. Major cities accessible by train from Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent are London and Exeter.

What train companies go to Cardiff Wales?

Some of the options we’ve found for trains to Cardiff Wales are Great Western Railway, AccesRail, and Cross Country. Typically, your options for trains to Cardiff Wales will be determined by the route you take.

How far in advance should I book a train to Cardiff Wales?

This week, the average one-way price to Cardiff Wales is £38. We don’t expect any changes in price for the next 3 months. Seats may fill unexpectedly, so book when you can to secure your seat.

How far is the centre of Cardiff Wales from Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent, Bridgend Sarn and Cardiff Birchgrove stations?

The distance to the centre of Cardiff Wales from either Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent station, Bridgend Sarn station, or Cardiff Birchgrove station is 8.0 mi, 14.4 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively.

How far is Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent from Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff University and Wales Millennium Centre?

From Cardiff Waun Gron Park, Gwent, it’s 2.1 mi to get to Cardiff City Centre, 2.0 mi to get to Cardiff University, and 3.1 mi to get to Wales Millennium Centre.

Popular train routes to Cardiff

Most frequently searched train routes to Cardiff, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Cardiff from London
Fastest travel time1h 48m
Cheapest price£146

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