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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Aylesbury to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£172
Average price
£172
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aylesbury to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aylesbury to Cardiff will cost around £172 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £172.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aylesbury for Cardiff every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aylesbury to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Aylesbury to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 167 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£61 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Aylesbury to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Aylesbury to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:25 Aylesbury | 3h43 | 08:08 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aylesbury to Cardiff
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Trains from Aylesbury to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: Chiltern Railways from Aylesbury to Cardiff trainsChiltern Railways trains will get you between Aylesbury and Cardiff from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aylesbury to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aylesbury to Cardiff by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Aylesbury and Cardiff
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:10 Saturday 06:40 - 18:10 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: In ticket office. Accessible toilet located on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By the car park entrance to Platform 3.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station.
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
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Car Rental- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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