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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brentwood to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£148
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
241 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brentwood to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brentwood to Cardiff will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £148.
Fast trains
To travel from Brentwood to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
05:522h47
Brentwood08:39Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
06:122h56
Brentwood09:08Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
06:482h48
Brentwood09:36Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
07:202h49
Brentwood10:09Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
07:502h47
Brentwood10:37Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
10:522h43
Brentwood13:35Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
12:522h43
Brentwood15:35Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
13:522h44
Brentwood16:36Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
09:522h45
Brentwood12:37Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
11:522h45
Brentwood14:37Cardiff
£1481One-way
1 change
Live departures
Brentwood to Cardiff train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:52 Brentwood | 2h47 | 08:39 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 06:12 Brentwood | 2h56 | 09:08 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 06:48 Brentwood | 2h48 | 09:36 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 07:20 Brentwood | 2h49 | 10:09 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 07:50 Brentwood | 2h47 | 10:37 Cardiff | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brentwood to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brentwood to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 21:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line from Brentwood to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Brentwood and Cardiff from £69. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 3m
Cheapest Price
£63
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Elizabeth Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
£149
Elizabeth Line frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Brentwood to Cardiff train
FAQs: Travel by train from Brentwood to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brentwood to Cardiff.
Booking trains from Brentwood to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Brentwood to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £69, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The cheapest way to get from Brentwood to Cardiff is by train, costing approximately £69.
The train station in Brentwood that goes to Cardiff is Brentwood station (BRE), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
The train distance from Brentwood to Cardiff is 241 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brentwood to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Brentwood to Cardiff.
The train journey from Brentwood to Cardiff covers a distance of 241 km and takes approximately 3h 16m. Trains run 3 per day.
To travel from Brentwood to Cardiff, you can take a train.
The first train from Brentwood to Cardiff leaves at 5:07.
The last train from Brentwood to Cardiff departs at 21:20.
Trains from Brentwood to Cardiff run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brentwood to Cardiff.
There is no night train service from Brentwood to Cardiff.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brentwood and Cardiff
Brentwood
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Brentwood is Brentwood. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brentwood for your trip from Brentwood to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent located at the top of the staircase to platform 1
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B3. This station has step-free access to some platforms. It is step-free from the booking hall via lifts to Platforms 1, 2 and 3. Access to Platform 4 through Alexandra Road car park entrance via a high gradient road. Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall on Warley Hill and inside the station entrance on platform 4 The Parade.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 3&4 Baby change facilities are available within the accessible toilets on platforms 3&4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are located on both Platform 3 and Platform 4. There is one step to access the waiting room on platform 4. Access to the waiting room on platform 3 is step free. Both waiting rooms are open from first train to last.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alexandra Road car park and limited spaces on Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Brentwood
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services depart from: Alexandra Road for both Westbound and Eastbound services Click here for map
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 3/4 and Platform 5.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Shenfield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt unless otherwise indicated.
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from Brentwood.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- 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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