The cheapest and fastest trains from Camborne to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£137
Fastest journey
4 h 46 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Camborne to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Camborne to Cardiff will cost around £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £133.
Of the 5 trains that leave Camborne for Cardiff every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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 Camborne to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Camborne to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £108.
Distance: 205 km
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£124 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Camborne to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Camborne to Cardiff trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:01 Camborne | 5h19 | 11:20 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:01 Camborne | 5h17 | 12:18 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:33 Camborne | 5h45 | 13:18 Cardiff | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:12 Camborne | 4h57 | 14:09 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:36 Camborne | 5h43 | 15:19 Cardiff | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Camborne to Cardiff
Trains from Camborne to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £108 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £108 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 19:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Camborne to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Camborne and Cardiff from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Camborne to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Camborne 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Camborne and Cardiff
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 14:00 Saturday 06:45 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, step free access between platforms is via a level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 in the Waiting Room.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park (Car Park to kept clear of Road Vehicles)
- 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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