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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff Airport for Cardiff every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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 coach and train for Cardiff Airport to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 14 km
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1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff Airport to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Airport to Cardiff trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:02 Cardiff Airport | 0h34 | 10:36 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 23 March | |||||
| 08:04 Cardiff Airport | 0h37 | 08:41 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff
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Trains from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff run on average 9 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:04, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 34m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 08:04 |
Last train 17:04 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Airport and Cardiff from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff Airport to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Airport 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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