The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX)
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX) 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 Wembley Stadium (WCX) will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Wembley Stadium (WCX) 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 200 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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 Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 200 km
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£49 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX)
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:19, the last at 12:20. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 08:19 |
Last train 12:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX) trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Wembley Stadium (WCX) from £9. 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 Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Wembley Stadium (WCX) 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 Wembley Stadium (WCX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and Wembley Stadium (WCX)
- 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)
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category B1. Flat access to all platforms via lifts or flat access routes from the road.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Travelodge Wembley High Road
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not served by rail replacement buses due to difficult road access. Please use the Passenger Help Point on the station to arrange for a taxi to the nearest served Chiltern Railways station.
