The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Trefforest station (TRF)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Trefforest station (TRF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Trefforest station (TRF) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) for Trefforest station (TRF) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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.






Live departures
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Trefforest station (TRF) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:12 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h23 | 05:35 Trefforest station (TRF) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:00 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 0h24 | 06:24 Trefforest station (TRF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Trefforest station (TRF)
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 04:34 |
Last train 07:30 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Trefforest station (TRF) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Trefforest station (TRF) 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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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Trefforest station (TRF)
- 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.
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 13:00 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) however the ramp from Park Street has a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: end of car park past roundabout 100yds
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the Cardiff bound platform via Park Street entrance and accessed via ramp steeper than 1:12.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance opposite to the Pink Shop
