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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
34 m
Trains on 20 Sept
2
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Airport 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 Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 2 trains from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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.
W4512712:040h34Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)12:38Cardiff Central (CDF)£61One-way0 changes- Y6255410:020h34Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)10:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£61One-way0 changes
- W4512712:040h34Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)12:38Cardiff Central (CDF)£61One-way0 changes
- Y6255410:020h34Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)10:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 14 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.04. The journey takes 41m versus 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y62554 | 10:02 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h34 | 10:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45127 | 12:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 0h34 | 12:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 41m. 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 07:04, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 32m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 7:04 |
Last train 22:05 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Airport and Cardiff Central (CDF) 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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