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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Showing times and prices for 14 Nov
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
3 m
Average duration
3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 1 km distance in an average of 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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.
05:000h03
Cardiff Central (CDF)05:03Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
£31One-way
0 changes
05:000h03
Cardiff Central (CDF)05:03Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
£31One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 1 km
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34m Average total duration Fastest 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 03:50
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:00 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h03 | 05:03 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:27 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h04 | 05:31 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:34 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h04 | 17:38 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 1 km distance in 3m.
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 1 km |
Average train duration 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 20:30 |
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: Transport for Wales from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3m
Cheapest Price
£2
Transport for Wales frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £3.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) is by train, costing approximately £2.
The train distance from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) is 1 km.
The train journey from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) covers a distance of 1 km and takes approximately 3m. Trains run 8 per day.
The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) departs at 20:30.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ). The service operates 8 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
There is no night train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ).
The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) leaves at 4:30.
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ).
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ).
To get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Cardiff
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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)
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar 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)
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Queen Street for your journey to Cardiff from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
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