The cheapest and fastest trains from Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£117
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bodmin Parkway (BOD) for Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 155 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 155 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£102 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:36 Bodmin Parkway (BOD) | 4h40 | 15:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 18:25 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bodmin Parkway (BOD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bodmin Parkway (BOD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bodmin Parkway (BOD) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 10:35 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access available to Penzance bound platform, however access to the Plymouth bound platform is only via a footbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station. Passenger Assist - Refer to station message.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops in Station car park
- 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)
